CHONGQING: 19 September 2026 Sabah is pushing for a bigger share of China’s outbound tourism market, with direct flights putting the state within easier reach of Chinese travellers. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the three-times-weekly direct service by Chongqing Airlines between Chongqing and Kota Kinabalu gives Sabah a clear advantage ahead…
FUZHOU: 18 September 2026 Sabah is seeing growing momentum from the China market, with visitor arrivals surging by 25.5 per cent in the first seven months of the year, reinforcing China’s position as the state’s largest international source market. Speaking at the Sabah B2B Roadshow, Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said…
Sabah is opening its doors to global citizens to experience its natural scenic attractions through the Sabah-Malaysia My Second Home (Sabah-MM2H) initiative. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Jafry Ariffin said the state government fully supports the sustainable growth of the Sabah-MM2H programme. “We believe this initiative contributes positively to our economy by stimulating tourism, real…
Sabah is positioning itself as a must-visit destination for domestic and international visitors, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin. He said the move aims to further strengthen the state’s tourism and hospitality standards. To this end, Jafry held meetings with key tourism players in Tawau and Semporna to gather feedback and address…
A two-week wildlife expedition has begun in Tabin Wildlife Reserve to strengthen protection of the critically endangered Bornean banteng and improve understanding of wildlife in the area. Led by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and supported by the Sabah Forestry Department, HUTAN, UK Appeal, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC),…
The State Government will coordinate closely with the Ministry of Local Government and relevant authorities through a Special Task Force on Semporna Tourism Industry Monitoring to ensure proper governance, effective enforcement and orderly tourism development in Semporna. The State Government will also continue to work with the Federal Government, including the Ministry of Domestic Trade…