SEPANG, 12 January 2021 – AirAsia is complying with the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia from 13 to 26 January 2021 as announced by the Malaysian government. For essential travel during this period, guests must obtain a valid approval from Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) before departure. Guests also need to comply…
PAPAR: Another group of 11 women has successfully completed their one-week beauty therapy course conducted by the Excellence Skill Academy (ESA) here last Sunday. The participants were selected to attend the course on January 4-10 under the e-kasih programme which is aimed to eradicate poverty, and sponsored by the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry, said…
PAPAR: While waiting for the tourism industry to start rolling again amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a 46 years old grandmother has decided to learn beauty therapy so that she could give visitors a treat when they visit Langkayan Island. And looking at the promising future prospect of beauty therapy especially when the popular diving resort…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin lauds the plan to include the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals holidays under the Cuti Cuti Malaysia or the domestic travel campaign. Jafry (pix) said the Kaamatan festival has the attraction to lure tourists to come and see for themselves the diverse ethnicities and cultural in…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Federation (STF) has anticipated that the state tourism industry which was adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic will likely to start rebounding in the second half of 2021. “However, it is still subject to the development and availability of the COVID-19 vaccination, as well as the impact of the…
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry welcomes the federal government’s efforts in reviving the tourism industry through the implementation of the National Tourism Policy (DPN) 2020-2030. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pix) assured his ministry will implement the policy according to the suitability in the state in order to boost Sabah’s tourism…
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry targets a modest tourist arrival for 2021, with an eye of 280,000 international and 1,020,000 domestic tourists. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin who dubbed 2021 as the revival of the state’s tourism industry which was adversely impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic has through the Sabah Tourism…
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry through the Sabah Parks is in the process of preparing the nomination documents of Kinabalu Geopark as a UNESCO Global Geopark site. Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the international recognition and branding of ‘Kinabalu Geopark’ will increase recognition of the state government efforts in environmental conservation. …
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah tourism promotional activities will be continued but with different approach despite the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. The unfolding of the pandemic has seen the promotional efforts being intensified through digital platforms to maintain awareness that Sabah is a tourist destination, he said….
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa welcomes this festive season staying true to its eco-friendly roots and community outreach action. The resort unveiled a sustainable tree and decorations to mark the beginning of the festive season. Taking center stage at the main lobby of the hotel, the tree has been made using recycled and reusable…