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…
The Sabah Government has allocated RM56.75 million in financial assistance to schools and non-Islamic religious bodies for 2024, an increase of RM2.7 million from the previous year. This record allocation was announced by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun during the State Budget 2024 presentation in the State Assembly. Datuk Dr Roland Chia Ming Shen,…
Sabah, a destination still shrouded in mystery for many around the world, was highlighted at the 63rd International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) World Congress. The state’s allure was captured through its tourism tagline, “Feel Sabah, North Borneo,” during the ICCA Challenge Night held at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The dazzling event…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture will organise the 11th Meeting of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Culture and Arts (11th AMCA) in Melaka from October 22-24, 2024, following the successful 20th Senior Officials Meeting on Culture and Arts. These AMCA meetings promote cultural collaboration and understanding among ASEAN member states and dialogue partners, including…
A delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment (KePKAS) and the Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB) is attending the 63rd International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) to build connections in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew, who led the delegation, is looking forward to engaging with professionals and industry leaders to collaborate,…
Sabah is bringing its community-based tourism (CoBT) promotion to Peninsular Malaysia. For the first time, Sabah CoBT operators met with travel agents from Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor in a business-to-business (B2B) session. at the Sabah Community Based Tourism Fair (SCBTF) 2024, which take place from 16 to 20 October at IOI Mall Putrajaya. Assistant…
Sabah needs more niche accommodation options in conservation areas to align with its rich biodiversity. This is aimed at enhancing the experience for medium to high-end tourists, particularly those willing to stay longer and invest in a unique nature experience while learning about Sabah’s conservation efforts. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,…
The highly anticipated 2nd BigSabah Sale 2024 is back from October 25 to 27, 2024 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Open from 10am to 10pm daily, it will feature a diverse range of segments including gourmet, fashion and lifestyle, and home living and décor. “With a total of 315 booths and over 100 vendors…
For the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), the annual Sabah Hospitality Fiesta (SHF) serves as a crucial platform to gauge their standards. “It is important to view this competition as a benchmark of the current quality of service that BRL can provide. “This also reflects what it can become in the future of Malaysian hospitality,” said…
The success of the Tumimung digital content event has prompted the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to follow up with a creators’ camp. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai made the proposal at the end of the homegrown event, which was held at a resort and featured 70 participants. Attendees included social media content creators, product owners,…