KOTA KINABALU: Cempaka Square, off Penampang road, mile 3.5 here is offering four-course Christmas set for three days on December 24, 25 and 31. The set includes garden salad, vegan creamy pumpkin soup, choices of main course either pan seared lamb chop served with saute vegetables, stuffed chicken served with corn on cob, basil lemon…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has launched a dynamic digital arts initiative to enhance its marketing efforts. Unveiled at the MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur, STB introduced its inaugural collection of GIFs on Giphy, a popular creative platform, to promote Sabah’s tourism products and attractions. The initiative, jointly launched by Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry…
Sabah’s push to boost tourist arrivals received a lift with the launch of a direct service from Chongqing to Kota Kinabalu, which brought in 154 passengers on Thursday. The flight, operated by Chongqing Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, makes Chongqing the eighth Chinese city with direct links to Kota Kinabalu. The…
SEMPORNA: May 7, 2026 Semporna is poised to emerge as a world-class sustainable marine tourism hub under Sabah’s Blue Economy agenda, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said. He said the district has already become a benchmark for high-value and sustainable tourism management, particularly through the implementation of a daily visitor quota system at Sipadan…
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…
The world’s most gruelling mountain race will return to Kundasang as the 32nd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon takes place on 19 October 2025, drawing top skyrunners from 27 countries. Flagging off at Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 24.5km course will challenge runners to ascend 12.25km to Mount Kinabalu’s 4,095.2-metre summit before descending…
Innoprise Jungle Lodge Sdn Bhd, which runs the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) in Danum Valley, has been recognised for protecting the rainforest, winning the Best Company Environmental, Social, and Governance Award in the tourism sector. Last month, the award was presented during the Yayasan Sabah Award Night 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC)….
KUNAK: Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving an update from Kunak Tourism Association president Mohammad Hatta Arabi and Kunak forestry officer Suzali Abd Ben on the progress of the renovations being done at the Sejadi Madai Information Centre in Kunak. The improved visitor centre in the Sejadi Madai Baturong Forest Reserve…
KUALA PENYU: A control post will be built on Pulau Tiga here in an effort to monitor the safety of not only tourists but also the marine treasures on the island. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said among the threats and problems often encountered on the island are encroachment by local and…
Foster introduces the Sepilok Jazz Academy, nurturing jazz talent among youth, coinciding with the Sepilok Jazz event on September 6-7, 2024 in Sandakan Led by President Alexander Yee Kok Tsen, it offers not only musical experiences but also fosters personal development and healthy activities. Supported by Sabah Tourism Board and Maswing, the academy collaborates with…