SEPANG, 8 June 2020 – AirAsia commends the Government’s efforts in curbing the spread of Covid-19 and welcomes the announcement of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), effective 10 June 2020 by Prime Minister of Malaysia YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin today to revive Malaysia’s economy. In recent weeks, countries around the world are resuming…
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) and Tourism Malaysia (TM) are aligning their tourism promotion strategies following the extension of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign to the end of 2027. This was discussed during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur between an STB delegation led by chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, who is also Assistant Minister to the Chief…
KOTA KINABALU: 30 May 2026 Tourism Malaysia welcomed domestic and international visitors through a vibrant Kaamatan celebration held in conjunction with the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). The ceremony was attended by Tourism Malaysia director-general Mohd Amirul Rizal Abdul Rahim; Tourism Malaysia Human Resources Division director Muhamad Nasir Pahmi;…
Oceanman can boost Sabah’s reputation as a leading sports tourism destination in Malaysia, said Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Chief Executive Officer Julinus Jeffrey Jimit. “As the host venue from 2024 to 2026, we are excited about the potential this event holds for positioning Sabah as a prime destination for sports tourism. “And with the event…
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor reiterated the State’s stand that no additional SOP restrictions will be imposed on Chinese arrivals other than requiring them to produce negative PCR tests for Covid-19 and being vaccinated as per their own country’s requirement. “With China’s border officially opened three days ago on…
KOTA KINABALU: 24 Aug 2026 Sabah tourism players can become informal ambassadors for the state when meeting people in China, said Funholiday managing director Connie Chong. She said everyday encounters could provide opportunities to introduce Sabah and encourage two-way tourism exchanges. “When people ask where we are from, it gives us an opportunity to introduce…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourist Association (STA) says the government plan to allow interstate and overseas travel after receiving second two doses of vaccination is certainly a boost to the tourism industry. Its Chairman, Tonny Chew said STA was delighted to know that the intention of the government to allowed those being vaccinated for interstate…
A cook pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to a charge of possessing a pangolin, a fully protected wildlife species, at a resort in Semporna. The accused, Mohammad Ali Iqram Thien Abdullah, 45, entered the plea after the charge was read before Judge Ahmad Faizadh Yahaya. According to the charge, the man was found…
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) recently hosted the CULT Malaysia Day Parade, solidifying its status as a premier venue for major events. This versatile facility accommodated 500 cars in its spacious foyer and welcomed 1,000 attendees and vendors. The car parade was inaugurated by Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, with…
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…