Sabah has launched three key initiatives to strengthen sea turtle conservation and sustainable tourism. These are the Sabah sea turtle action plan, the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for turtle hatcheries in Sabah, and a comprehensive behavioural change campaign to address the consumption of turtle eggs. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) and Tourism Malaysia (TM) are aligning their tourism promotion strategies following the extension of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to the end of 2027. This was discussed during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between an STB delegation led by chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who is also Assistant Minister to the Chief…
PAPAR: May 1, 2026 The state-level Pesta Kaamatan was launched here with a strong emphasis on unity, cultural heritage and community harmony, reinforcing the harvest festival’s role as a cornerstone of Sabah’s cultural identity. The festival, themed “Kaamatan: Harvesting Unity, Celebrating Harmony”, highlights the importance of preserving traditions while strengthening bonds among Sabah’s diverse communities….
The 2024 Chinese New Year Segama Bazaar in Kota Kinabalu on Feb 8, organised by DBKK and the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry promises a vibrant celebration of Sabah’s cultural diversity. Supported by Minister Datuk Christina Liew and DBKK Mayor Datuk Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, the event features 350 stalls, lion and dragon dances, performances,…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) hopes all banks will extend the COVID-19 loan repayment moratorium period to further three to six months after it ends in September. Its chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw (pix) said the extension was needed because September will be a critical month for business owners…
SEPANG, 9 July 2020 – AirAsia Group Berhad (“AirAsia” or the “Company”) wishes to draw attention to our latest update where AirAsia’s external auditors, Messrs Ernst & Young PLT issued an unqualified audit opinion with an emphasis of matter on material uncertainty relating to going concern in respect of the Company’s audited financial statements for…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Native Registered Tourist Guide Association (PBB) and the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has successfully collected 100 pints of blood in their joint blood donation campaign on January 9-10. The programme was held at MRCS premises off Tuaran road here to help the blood bank of Queen Elizabeth Hospital 2. About…
The Sabah Tourist Association (STA) has identified the next two years as crucial for rebuilding confidence in the tourism industry. The newly elected Chairman for 2023-2025 term, Melanie Chu, highlighted the association’s commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism practices, aiming to create a resilient tourism sector in Sabah. The diverse lineup of stakeholders, including destination…
TUARAN: Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai is running for the Tuaran parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election. He is contesting under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS)-Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) ticket, in which he is also the party’s information chief. He hoped to win the seat to bring political and…
KOTA KINABALU: The recovery phase for the Sabah tourism sector is expected to take longer than other states due to its heavy reliance on air transport. However, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin is optimistic that all the strategies outlined would effectively restore the industry in the new norm. “We have planned and…