Tawau airport expansion a boost to Sabah tourism sector
The expansion of the Tawau Airport, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Budget 2025, is an important catalyst to boost the tourism sector in Sabah.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Sabah tapping into Indian outbound tourists
Joniston said over 6,000 Indian visitors came to Sabah pre-pandemic in 2019, showing a clear interest in visiting the region.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Sabah to allow entry of fully vaccinated visitors from Dec 1 - Hajiji
Hajiji said this was decided as the state is already in Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Sabah to promote hauntings to boost tourism
The Sabah government is looking into promoting a different kind of dark tourism to boost the state's tourism industry, and a state minister warned that it is not for the faint-hearted.
Sun Jun 27 2021
Sabah govt to ensure damaged reefs off Mabul Island restored
The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry will ensure that the coral reefs in the waters off Mabul Island, which have been damaged after being hit by a barge, undergo a restoration process.
Sat Jun 26 2021
RM26.9 mln allocation to boost Sabah tourism this year - Nancy Shukri
MOTAC has allocated RM26.9 million this year to develop the tourism sector in Sabah, with an emphasis on new tourism products.
Thu Apr 22 2021
COVID-19: Mount Kinabalu closed until Oct 8
Mount Kinabalu and the Taman Kinabalu area will be closed from today until Oct 8 for sanitisation, said Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry secretary Jamili Nais.
Fri Sep 25 2020
Sabah to continue drive towards human capital development excellence - Musa
The Sabah state government will continue to intensify its efforts to further support the achievement and excellence of human capital development.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Masidi supports re-establishment of English medium schools in Sabah
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has pledged his full support for the re-establishment of English medium schools in the state to improve the command of English.
Tue May 09 2017
AirAsia recognised for contribution towards Sabah tourism
AirAsia has been named Best Airline and received the Minister Special Awards at the recent Sabah Tourism Awards 2015.
Mon Nov 23 2015
Sabah tourism sees highest growth in tourist arrivals
Sabah has received a 17.6 per cent increase in tourist arrivals or 3.38 million visitors last year compared to the previous year.
Tue Feb 11 2014
Abu Sayyaf terrorists suspected behind Pom Pom attack
The IGP says the attackers were believed to have come in a group of eight in a speedboat. No ransom has been made so far.
Sat Nov 16 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024