The Chinese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced that the 15-day visa-free policy would be in effect for a year from Dec 1, 2023 to Nov 30, 2024. “To further promote people-to-people exchanges between China and Malaysia, the Chinese government will implement a 15-day visa-free policy for Malaysian citizens holding ordinary passports who enter China for…
Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) – Malaysian & Brunei (Kuala Lumpur Office), Nongyao Jirundorn was pleased to have met their great partners – travel agents, media friends, airlines, and Team Thailand in Malaysia, who have been supported Thai Tourism industry and TAT’s activities through all these years. February 2020 has been a challenging…
Spain is home to some of the most stunning architecture in Europe, known throughout the world for its distinguishable form and famous historical monuments. With influences from the Romans to the Moors, you’ll find each city has a unique architectural style. From the classic Andalusian architecture of Seville and Córdoba, to the Moorish style of…
KOTA KINABALU: Despite the current travel restrictions in Malaysia, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) continues to market and promote Sabah domestically. The #RinduSabah campaign was a three-month campaign targeting the Malaysians. High visibility destination awareness has also been executed in the Klang Valley particularly AEON malls, Bukit Bintang and the Mont Kiara area which does have…
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre has officially relaunched on 16 Jan 2026 following a comprehensive year-long refurbishment, marking a new chapter for the iconic city-centre hotel under the globally recognised Wyndham Hotels & Resorts brand. The refurbishment has introduced refreshed interiors, upgraded guest rooms and enhanced public spaces, aimed at offering modern…
Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai emphasized the importance of responsible tourism in riverfront areas. He called on stakeholders to prioritize safety, quality, and continuous skills development. During the launch of the Pertubuhan Arus Deras Sabah or ARUSDESA and Pulou Kelapa Heritage Tourism and Recreation Centre, Joniston stressed the need for visitor…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew welcomed the participation of seven tourism players from Sabah in ITB Berlin 2024 that begins on March 5. They are Borneo Eco Tours, Rustic Borneo, Borneo Escapade, Borneo Trails, Tabin Wildlife Holidays, Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure, and Borneo Nature Tours. The Minister urged the industry stakeholders to…
KOTA BELUD: The first travel bubble destination in Sabah, Sutera Harbour Resort and Sutera@Mantanani Island Resort and Spa will set an example on the basis of the new norm of travelling. Sabah’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Jafry Ariffin believed with the launching of the 40-unit new premium chalets in Sutera@Mantanani Island Resort…
Borneo Nature Tours won two top honours at the 35th ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) Tourism Awards of Excellence held in Cebu, the Philippines. The presentation ceremony on Jan 27 saw the Yayasan Sabah Group subsidiary secure the Best ASEAN Cultural Preservation Effort Award and the Best ASEAN Eco-Lodge Award. The eco-lodge in Danum Valley, Lahad…
Over 200 locations across Sabah have been identified as suitable for development as camping sites, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. This initiative was carried out by the Sabah Camping and Caravanning Association in collaboration with community-based tourism (CoBT), he said when officiating the Tampasak Eco-Camp and Tagal Sondoton–Poimbolutan in Kampung…