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Federal tourism minister insists Sabah safe despite security fears
SANDAKAN, March 30 ― Sabah is safe to visit, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz assures tourists. He stopped by at various tourism points in the…
Enforcement will help tackle effects of climate change, says Sabah minister
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s highlands are getting warmer due to climate change, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun. He said Ranau district, which is among the coolest areas…
Sabah looks at new areas to welcome tourists
KOTA BELUD, March 20 — The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry is exploring new areas with the potential to be developed into exciting tourist destinations. Its permanent secretary, Datuk…
Sabah expects more Taiwanese tourists
KOTA KINABALU: Taiwanese tourist arrivals in Sabah are expected to increase by about 50% this year due to more direct flights from there, said the Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture…
Renewed call to ban shark finning
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has renewed its call for federal authority to set in place new laws to enable effective banning of shark hunting and finning in the state. Its Tourism,…
Folklore festival to feature legendary warriors
KOTA KINABALU: The 11th Sabah International Folklore Festival (SIFF) 2016 will bring the cultural heritage of the state and world’s legendary warriors centre stage, from July 24 to 30. Tourism,…
Scientists breed ‘super grouper’
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) fishery researchers have successfully bred a hybrid grouper that not only matures faster, but is also able to withstand the vagaries of environmental conditions….
Sabah, Jiangxi sign MoU to promote tourism
KOTA KINABALU: The Jiangxi Provincial Tourism Development Committee yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to enhance tourism promotional efforts between both parties. STB…
British veteran presents Roll of Honour to Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: A British Royal Artillery veteran has written and presented to Sabah a Roll of Honour immortalizing 2,479 British and Australian soldiers who perished in Sabah during the Second…
Old rituals encouraged: Cultural Board
Kuala Penyu: This year’s Odou Bakanjar kicked off with the ceremonial “tolak bala” ritual, an old pagan ritual to ward off bad luck, carried out at the compound of the…