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Sabah set to attract more visitors from India
KOTA KINABALU: An India-based travel media company, Travel Earth, has brought a group of social media influencers to Sabah to promote the region as a destination for Indian travellers. During…
Govt plans cultural centre in Tawau: Liew
TAWAU: Deputy Chief Minister cum State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Christina Liew said the State Government plans to set up a cultural centre in Tawau to attract more…
Sabah to create state wildlife policy
KOTA KINABALU: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment kickstarted its efforts to create a Sabah Wildlife Policy this week through its inaugural Introductory Workshop, jointly organised by the Sabah…
More five-star hotels approved
KOTA KINABALU: The State Government has approved the construction of more five-star hotels here and in the east coast of Sabah in tandem with the tourism boom, said Deputy Chief…
Centre to help rural Muruts
TENOM: Marais Centre located in Kemabong sub-district is the latest tourist spot after Rundum Highlands that features Murut traditional culture. According to the founder Samwise Loh Wee Khee, it was formerly…
Bum-Bum Island’s muck dive sites to draw in new waves of tourists
KOTA KINABALU: From tiny colourful sea slugs to spider-like marine creatures, Semporna’s Bum-Bum Island could be Sabah’s newest dive tourism site following the discovery of what are called muck dive…
US-based founder of pangolin research centre, sanctuary needs public help
KOTA KINABALU: Animal loving engineer Peter Chan has come to Sabah to initiate the setting up of a pangolin research centre and sanctuary, but he would need the public’s assistance…
Conservationists call for mangrove preservation measures along Sabah’s coast
KOTA KINABALU: A coalition of conservationists and community-based entities have called for mangrove-preservation measures in future development along Sabah’s coast. Coalition 3H, which is made of nine organisations, recommended that…
Celebrating Borneo’s treasures
The third consecutive International Borneo Fest 2019 showcased Borneo’s diverse cultures to visitors. Organised by Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd and Sabah and Sarawak Heritage Association of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor,…
Sabah eyes four million tourist arrivals this year
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government hopes to achieve its target of four million tourist arrivals this year, up from the 3.8 million for 2018, Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Juhar…