KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin lauds the plan to include the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals holidays under the Cuti Cuti Malaysia or the domestic travel campaign. Jafry (pix) said the Kaamatan festival has the attraction to lure tourists to come and see for themselves the diverse ethnicities and cultural in…
KOTA KINABALU: Hilton Kota Kinabalu presents ‘Spring into Abundance’ for 2023’s Chinese New Year alongside with 11 other Hilton hotels in Malaysia. This is their first nationwide campaign from Jan 1 to Feb 5, 2023. This year’s theme pays homage to the Rabbit zodiac’s traits of agility and good luck, while ‘abundance’ is synonymous with…
This year’s Kaamatan Festival in Tuaran will be hosted by Shangri-La Rasa Ria in collaboration with the Unduk Ngadau and Randawi Tavantang committees. The partnership aims to deepen cultural appreciation and strengthen Tuaran’s appeal as a heritage and sustainable tourism destination. Unduk Ngadau commemorates the legend of Huminodun, while Randawi Tavantang reflects the community spirit…
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…
A total of 37 students from Politeknik Tawau have successfully completed the Kampung Ecoventure Programme Series II, held at Kampung Telisai and Pulau Buta Ecotourism in Tungku. The three-day programme was organised for the students to engage with the local community in various activities, creating a positive impact on community development, said its Deputy Director,…
China has agreed to extend the visa exemption for Malaysian tourists from 15 to 30 days. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi during the 50th-anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China in Beijing. During a meeting with Premier Li Qiang, Ahmad Zahid proposed the extension, highlighting that…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, advised all tourists to wear life jackets when participating in water-based activities such as swimming, snorkeling and diving. “Wearing a life jacket at sea is necessary to avoid any misadventures. Taking safety measures is for your own good. Refrain from taking risks, even if you are adept…
KOTA KINABALU: Firefly, a low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), will establish a full-fledged hub in Kota Kinabalu in May 2023. This move will allow Firefly to take over some of Malaysia Airlines’ routes in Sabah, specifically Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu-Tawau, and Kota Kinabalu-Kuching. Furthermore, Firefly plans to introduce direct flights…
Kinabatangan Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) will be setting aside RM200,000 derived from their volunteering conservation levy to resume their operations in mid-June after locking down in March to adhere the movement control order imposed by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Its president, Alexander Yee said KiTA has put…
The Sabah Bird Watchers Association (SBWA) has formalised a strategic partnership with the World Pheasant Association (WPA) through a memorandum of understanding signed at the Global Bird Fair 2025 in Rutland, United Kingdom. The agreement paves the way for scientific collaboration, bird conservation programmes, and the hosting of international birding events in Sabah. The MoU…