China, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines contributed 586,501 arrivals to Sabah as of August this year, which is the highest number, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The increasing number of visitors from these four countries is expected to continue until the year-end. “Looking at the records from the Immigration Department, in 2023, visitors…
Sabah’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and wellness traditions make it an ideal destination for rejuvenation and balance, positioning it as a potential health tourism hub. The state offers numerous wellness facilities with traditional spa treatments, therapies, and consultations with trained medical professionals. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew highlighted Sabah’s pristine environment, including…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated Sabah welcomed the invitation to participate in the annual International Trade Fair in Hungary this year. Ambassador of Malaysia to Hungary, Slovenia and North Macedonia, H.E. Francisco Munis extended the invitation during the Minister’s official visit to the Embassy’s Office here on Tuesday. “Participation in the…
KOTA KINABALU: Eye for the major Malaysian cities and civil servants to revive the Sabah tourism industry. Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life-Tourism Operators Association (KiTA) President Alexander Yee reasoned that these two targets has the spending power, furthermore civil servants have been financially insulated during the Covid-19 pandemic. “For the time being, domestic market is not the…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) will submit a proposal to the government to amend the Tourism Industry Act 1992 to keep abreast with current development. “Many of the regulations are outdated and not suitable for current situation,” its chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw said. He said SATTA will contact…
KOTA BELUD: The Ulu Look Lungsung Beach in Rampayan Laut Village is yet another beautiful place blessed with turquoise blue water and white sandy beach that is beckoning visitors. The picturesque beach is located 3 kilometres away from the town here and the visitors will have to drive through a hilly terrain to get there….
The Romania Garden was established to mark 55 years of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Romania. Located next to the ITCC commercial building in Penampang, the garden serves as a tribute to the strong bond between both nations particularly in Sabah. Honorary Consul of Romania for Sabah, Datuk Seri Clarence Malakun, shared that they had…
Intrepid Travel has joined forces with a British travel YouTuber to offer his followers a chance to explore Sabah’s wildlife and nature. After being delayed by the pandemic, content creator Karl Watson and his 15 followers from various countries including United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Malta and Australia embarked on an 11-day tour in…
Sabah is making efforts to attract tourists from Kelantan and Perak. The Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) Sabah has initiated a move to hold a business networking event with tourism players in Kota Bharu. Its Chairman, Vincent Sia, said they want to capitalize on AirAsia’s current operation between Kota Kinabalu and Kota Bharu, which runs…