KOTA KINABALU: 28 September 2026 BIGSABAH Sale will return to the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 30 October to 1 November, with more than 600 booths and an expected 100,000 visitors. SICC chief executive officer and organising chairman Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki said last year, the event drew 80,615 visitors to 650 booths. This…
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…
Sir George Jessel, is in town to discuss plans to establish a heritage gallery highlighting the city’s history and the legacy of the North Borneo Chartered Company. George, a descendant of Sir Charles James Jessel, held a meeting with Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor Datuk Seri…
Over 200 locations across Sabah have been identified as suitable for development as camping sites, said Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai. This initiative was carried out by the Sabah Camping and Caravanning Association in collaboration with community-based tourism (CoBT), he said when officiating the Tampasak Eco-Camp and Tagal Sondoton–Poimbolutan in Kampung…
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…
Sabah welcomed Miss Globe 2025 Chayathanus Saradatta as part of the Sabah HyperLive Influencer Tour 2026, from Feb 11 to 13. Chayathanus, from Thailand, arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport on Tuesday, followed by an official welcome dinner at The Crab House. Her visit to Sabah is driven by her interest in experiencing the state’s…
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…
Hilton Kota Kinabalu is ushering in the Lunar New Year with a festive culinary celebration themed Strides of Abundance, offering a series of dining experiences at Urban Kitchen from January 12 to February 20, 2026. The hotel recently hosted a media preview where General Manager Smitah Shah-Boultwood introduced the Feast of Fortune dinner buffet, featuring…