Sabah’s reputation as a model of social harmony and regional cooperation was underscored with an attempt to set an ASEAN record for the longest Yee Sang, measuring 1,500 metres, at the Kongsi Raya Muhibbah Yee Sang event held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the event went…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will require all outbound tourism and Umrah operators to provide a bank guarantee as a new licensing condition beginning May 15, 2026. The requirement applies to all licence holders and is part of Motac’s efforts to strengthen consumer protection and improve integrity within the tourism industry. The…
The Sabah North Borneo Cycling Paradise and other destination offerings were unveiled at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre here. The initiative is aimed at strengthening engagement with the Indian market at one of Asia’s leading travel trade events. The cycling product was launched at the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion…
The Sabah media has been strongly supportive of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), said its former minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew. She said journalists, reporters and photographers had, through their reporting and creative writing, consistently highlighted the ministry’s policies, programmes and projects for public awareness during her tenure from 2018 to 2020…
The Third International Business Events Forum – BE in SABAH 2026 recorded strong participation from domestic and international stakeholders, reflecting rising regional interest in business events platforms. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Dr Andi Md Shamzureezal said the forum highlighted the expanding strategic role of Business Events (BEs) in facilitating regional engagement and…
The state government supports business events (BEs) as a means of enhancing regional engagement and investment dialogue, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. “We will leverage these platforms to expand cross-border collaboration and connect regional capabilities to global networks. “We will continue to enhance our standards and structure our partnerships with priority on implementation…
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….