Dr Murugan S Rajan, Resident Consultant General Medicine and Physician at KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital, highlights the pressing issue of dengue in Malaysia. Dengue has become a significant public health concern, particularly in urban areas where high-density populations and rapid development facilitate its transmission. In his assessment, Dr Rajan points out that dengue cases have…
DZ Bikers Malaysia, led by Datuk Zailan Mohamed, plans to create a cross-border riding circuit on Borneo Island to promote motorcycle tourism in Malaysia. The circuit would connect Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak and Kalimantan. However, he said challenges with Indonesian authorities need to be addressed for border crossings. He said this during the “Kembara Borneo 2023”…
Sabah is set to host over 800 Indian leisure golfers next month, a result of successful efforts by the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) following a visit by Indian golfing experts in May. Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Sabah’s Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister, and STB chairman, expects an even larger turnout as golf enthusiasts bring their…
Four Sabah finalists, Ellesha Meschille, Shu Wen Chai, Soen Tan, and Yvete Jace, are among 14 contestants vying for the Miss World Malaysia 2023 title. They’re focused on advocating for education, children, and animal welfare. The finalists included Adlyn Jayne Andrew, (Selangor), Lyna Tan (Selangor), Maria Misha (Sarawak), Natalie Ang (Penang), Priya DK (Selangor), Rebecca…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew launched the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) programme at a resort here on Sunday. This programme is tailored specifically to highlight the unique attractions and opportunities that Sabah has to offer. Sabah, globally renowned for its pristine natural beauty, rich biodiversity, diverse cultures, and warm hospitality, fits…
The Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association (Swepa) plans to host an international event next year, the Women CEO Summit. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew welcomed the proposal and prepared to collaborate with Swepa. “We welcome any form of collaborative effort for any meeting, incentive, convention, and exhibition (MICE) event for the…
A&W is bringing back the good times of the drive-thru and drive-in experience in Sabah. The opening of its standalone store at Parklane City Benoni marks another milestone in its expansion plan. “This store is seated in the best location, adjacent to banks, a cinema, the commercial centre as well as housing,” said WSG Group…
Tourism remains the backbone of Sabah’s economy, generating over 380,000 jobs and contributing 15 per cent to the state’s GDP last year. In 2023 alone, the sector added RM13.1 billion to the economy. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the real impact of tourism goes beyond numbers, touching lives and supporting families. He highlighted…
KOTA KINABALU: May 11, 2026 Sabah is adopting a more adaptive approach to its tourism outlook as global aviation conditions continue to shift due to geopolitical tensions, rising costs, and changes in airline capacity. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said tourism planning for the state would be guided by a flexible…
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…