The Borneo Nature Tours (BNT) and the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) are positioning themselves at the forefront of sustainable and experiential tourism in Sabah. They will launch the Blue Rings Tour and the Dusun Subpan Cultural Experience in 2026, expanding their product offerings beyond the rainforest, said BNT and BRL Chief Operating Officer Sail Jamaludin….
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, remains committed to promoting wildlife conservation awareness. This commitment was reflected in the team’s success at the Borneo Bird Festival 2025, held on 25–26 October at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan “These collective achievements highlight BRL’s deep commitment to wildlife stewardship, creativity, and conservation awareness,” said…
Sabah has launched another conservation and biodiversity research initiative with the opening of the Langom Control Centre and Research Station at the Danum Valley Conservation Area. The initiative, driven by Yayasan Sabah in collaboration with the State Forestry Department, highlights the state’s continued push to safeguard its natural heritage. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor…
In a bid to promote environmental awareness, the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), nestled in Danum Valley, Lahad Datu, hosted a series of activities from March 15 to 22 in conjunction with Earth Hour 2025. The initiative featured a candle-lighting ceremony as a symbolic gesture to highlight energy conservation, said BRL Chief Executive Officer Freddie Coleman….
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) nestled in Danum Valley has always emphasised good hygiene practice (GHP) to ensure guests safety while immersing in the pristine wilderness. For this, they have embarked on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) awareness training to enhance food safety knowledge for its personnel, BRL Director of Operation, Sail…
The Sabah Local Government and Housing Ministry (KKTP) and the Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) are bidding to host the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress in 2031. Both bodies also plan to attend the 2025 IFLA Congress in France next year. Deputy Chief Minister II and Local Government and Housing Minister,…
The BigSabah Sale has become a key platform for promoting local products and fostering international business collaborations. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew emphasised the event’s role in boosting the tourism and business events (BE) industries, attracting visitors, creating jobs, and stimulating the local economy. She spoke during the launch of the…
China is Sabah’s largest source of foreign tourists, with 262,070 of the 706,383 international arrivals recorded from January to July this year. The surge was also due to the mutual visa exemption between Malaysia and China announced last December. China’s visitor arrivals were recorded at 26,054 of the 424,052 international arrivals for the same period…
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu reopened on 28 August 2024 with modernised rooms and enhanced guest services following a comprehensive 10-month renovation. This exciting transformation presents a sense of tranquillity throughout the design and ambience of the hotel. For 15 years, the hotel has been a trusted choice for travellers and is now repositioned with a…
Sabah is keen to tap into the Russian travel market to further boost the arrival of international tourists. Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew stated that there are three weekly eight-hour flights via Airbus 330 from Moscow to Shanghai, which serves as a hub for international tourists travelling to destinations in Southeast Asia….