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Let’s go big on local fruits: CM
Kota Kinabalu: All quarters in Sabah have been urged to promote the consumption of local fruits so as to help farmers market their produce and generate income as well as…
Sabah among best places for shark tourism
Kota Kinabalu: Misinformation on sharks must be dispelled to avoid negative perception on the species which is on the verge of extinction, said dive operator Scuba Junkie. “We need to…
Fireflies bring in the cash
BONGAWAN: Fireflies are among tourism products that attract western tourists including from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong to visit Sabah in particular districts that have these lightning bugs at…
Musical theatre way to preserve culture
Penampang: Sabah Tourism Board Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai on Friday said creating a strong relation between tourism and culture would make destinations more attractive. This entailed visit, work and investment…
China tourist boom seen
Kota Kinabalu: The state capital is set to gain from Federal Government’s move to waive the requirement of visa for group tourists from China, with effect from October 1. The…
Selfie’ and ‘wefie’ contest in conjunction with 2015 Malaysia Day
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Resource Development and Information Technology Ministry and Sabah Cultural Board will organise a ‘selfie’ and ‘wefie’ contest in conjunction with the 2015 Malaysia Day. The contest,…
Pinning hopes on Indons
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah is not losing hope on saving its rhinos and is now banking on Indonesia for a female surrogate to save the animal from extinction. With no more…
Minister: Review English language policy in schools
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said the Federal Government should relook the national English language policy in schools. He said this was to…
1942 Melbourne Cup and 2015 Melbourne Cup!
The 2015 Emirates Melbourne Cup and the 1942 Melbourne Cup replica made its way to Sabah shores in August. The $175,000, 18-carat gold Emirates Melbourne Cup trophy commenced its annual…
Sabah to stimulate tourism sector
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government strives to provide the best economic stimuli to boost the state’s hospitality and tourism industry. Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said this was…