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…
KOTA KINABALU: The Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) welcomed the recent announcement by the government for allowing cross-district and state travel involving green zones amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some cautions. Its president, Alexander Yee (pix) commended the police and enforcement personnel needs to be aware of the zoning and standard operating procedures…
Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai encourages rural villagers to maintain the practice of cultivating their land to ensure a stable food supply. He emphasizes the significance of self-sufficiency for rural communities, reducing reliance on external food sources. Traditional farming methods have the potential to attract tourists interested in the local farming…
SEPANG, 5 May 2020 – AirAsia Group is among the top airline brands that are well positioned to survive the Covid-19 crisis, judging from its cash position, brand strength and brand value, says independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. Brand Finance recently released its annual report on the most valuable and strongest airline brands —…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has expressed its support for the proposed revival of the stalled Mazu (Goddess of the Sea) project in Kudat. The association believes the project would benefit Sabah’s tourism industry and improve the livelihood of many in Kudat, which is currently ranked among Sabah’s poorest…
The perfect time for travel is around the corner, with the upcoming school holidays and the pleasant autumn and winter weather. Moreover, people are now willing to spend on travelling rather than keeping their money in banks, said Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Sabah Chapter Chairman Vincent Sia. “Even though travel packages are no longer…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will require all outbound tourism and Umrah operators to provide a bank guarantee as a new licensing condition beginning May 15, 2026. The requirement applies to all licence holders and is part of Motac’s efforts to strengthen consumer protection and improve integrity within the tourism industry. The…
The proposed Trans Borneo Railway project linking Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan, Indonesia, is hailed by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor as a boon to the Borneo region. “Once materialised, the project will be impactful to enhance people-to-people connectivity and economically, it will facilitate trade, promote growth of industries at the border areas and…
Tourism Malaysia Sabah marked the Kaamatan Festival with a cultural welcome event at KKIA for arriving visitors on May 30, ahead of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. A total of 27 flights arrived, bringing an estimated 930 international and 4,933 domestic travellers who were warmly greeted with cultural festivities. Visitors enjoyed the Murut tribe’s…
KOTA KINABALU: Uzbekistan travel agents wants to develop Sabah as their new tourism market. Leovit Biznes charter owner Dilshod Elmuradov said they can start-off with charter flights to bring in visitors from Central Asia. “This is the second time I’m visiting Sabah. And this time, I’m coming to plan for the charter flights with the…