KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew has stated that the decision regarding the completion of the Mazu statue in Kudat, which was halted midway 17 years ago, is in the hands of the state government. The minister has visited the site and met with locals who hold varying opinions on…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s tourism industry may suffer from higher airfares during festive seasons. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said with an increase in flight frequencies to Sabah, airline companies should keep their fares affordable, so as not to deter tourists from visiting Sabah. Liew has received complaints from East Malaysians who…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah film production company, Vinoun Films, has created an educational colouring guidebook for Rajawali Homes in Kota Marudu. The book features fun activities and attractions along the way from Kota Belud to Kudat division area. The complimentary activity book includes two main bird characters, Kondiu (eagle) and Odu (grandmother) dressed in traditional Kadazandusun…
KOTA KINABALU: MYAirline Sdn Bhd, the country’s newest low-cost airline will launch a new route from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau next week. Its CEO, Rayner Teo, said that the addition of the ninth route shows the success of early planning in expanding the domestic route network, allowing customers, particularly tourists, to have more options to…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah adventure tour guide Tham Yau Kong, has been awarded an honorary Medal of the Order of Australia for his work in keeping alive the memory of the sacrifice of Australian prisoners of war who died during the Sandakan-Ranau death march. Tham has led politicians including Australia former prime minister Scott Morrison, diplomats…
KOTA KINABALU: Kampung Natai in Telipok has been identified as a promising site for community-based tourism. The 101-hectare land is located within the Crocker range biosphere reserve, just 36km away from Kota Kinabalu. During a community-based tourism advocacy programme at Tamaza ACV, City Hall’s tourism director, Fauziaton Ag Samad, recommended that relevant departments and the…
KOTA KINABALU: Firefly, a low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), will establish a full-fledged hub in Kota Kinabalu in May 2023. This move will allow Firefly to take over some of Malaysia Airlines’ routes in Sabah, specifically Kota Kinabalu-Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu-Tawau, and Kota Kinabalu-Kuching. Furthermore, Firefly plans to introduce direct flights…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam has expressed support for the proposed construction of a 32m statue of Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, in Kudat. He believes that it would bring economic benefits and attract tourists to the state. The project, which was first proposed in 2005 by former…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) are all geared for the much anticipated “A Taste of ASIAN” Ramadan Dinner Buffet from March 31 March to April 21. “Our team have been working hard to ensure this year’s ramadan dinner buffet will be another wholesome experience for the whole family and friends as well as…