KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Wildlife Department has clarified that it is not an offence for the enthusiasts or the public to sell or keep the alocasia plant at home. Its director, Augustine Tuuga explained the plant is not protected under the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, however the public are advised against collecting the plant inside…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin welcomed the decision of the State Security Council (SSC) for allowing scuba diving activities to resume operation. Thus, the ministry will devise the standard operating procedure (SOP) for diving activities amid the conditional movement control order. It will be submitted to the SSC for approval,…
KOTA KINABALU: The Kinabatangan-Corridor of Life Tourism Operator Association (KiTA) welcomed the recent announcement by the government for allowing cross-district and state travel involving green zones amid the COVID-19 pandemic with some cautions. Its president, Alexander Yee (pix) commended the police and enforcement personnel needs to be aware of the zoning and standard operating procedures…
KOTA KINABALU: The announcement by the government to allow cross-district and state travel involving green zones starting today (Sunday) was seen as a good start for domestic tourism industry. The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) chairman Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw (pix) has urged its travel and tourism partners to take the golden…
SEPANG, 20 November 2020 – AirAsia continues to revolutionise air travel with numerous new innovations deployed over recent times to further improve the customer experience and make flying not only safe and affordable, but also more seamless and contactless than ever before. AirAsia has partnered with digital transformation company GrayMatter to launch Scan2Fly, an industry…
KOTA KINABALU: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia appeals to the Sabah government to continue to work towards development in a sustainable way to balance economic aspirations without compromising Sabah’s natural capital (environmental assets, social systems, cultural resources). This is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Malaysia’s climate change and biodiversity…
KOTA KINABALU: Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu has taken steps to enhance the safety and cleanliness of its premises when opening for business in downtown Kota Kinabalu by end of this year. The hotel management will implement the Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) very own “Clean Promise” programme at their Kota Kinabalu establishment. The programme was…
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 November 2020 – BigPay, the fintech arm of airasia Digital, is set to offer more financial services including credit to the B40 and M40 income groups, especially the unbanked and under-banked segments. Having received its Community Credit Licence from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT), BigPay aims to start…
Yes, and if you’re still wondering, airasia.com is also part of the booming food delivery industry across the region, marking its presence starting in Malaysia. So, what exactly is airasia food and how did an airline, or now a digital lifestyle company, start a food delivery service during the Covid-19 pandemic? Connecting people through food…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tea is offering a total cash prize of RM4,800 for their Sabah Tea Jingle Contest in video or live in person performance starting from November 15 at 12.01am to December 31 at 11.59pm. Sabah Tea Resort Sdn Bhd, general manager Martin Kong said the contest offers participants an opportunity to showcase their…