KOTA KINABALU: Tourism continues to be a cornerstone of Sabah's economy. In 2023, the industry contributed RM13.1 billion to the state's GDP, representing 11.7% of the economic output. Notably, direct tourism-related GDP experienced a substantial growth of 47.4%, reaching RM4.2 billion.
The sector has generated employment for over 362,700 individuals, underscoring its critical role as an economic driver and a...
KOTA KINABALU: After 60 years since the establishment of Sabah Parks, there are now nine state parks in Sabah, which include 24 access points with recreation zones featuring a variety of tourism facilities and nine control posts throughout Sabah.
Currently, four areas have been identified and proposed for further gazetting, Darvel Bay, Lahad Datu; Mengalum Island, Kota Kinabalu; Mantanani Waters,...
KOTA KINABALU: One of the premier destinations in Kota Kinabalu to experience the authentic flavours of Chinese Food and Yee Sang during the Chinese New Year Celebration is The Crab House. This restaurant stands out for its exceptional offerings, featuring an impressive array of seafood, including crabs, prawns, clams, fish and other delicacies, making it an ideal location for...
KOTA KINABALU: As the fragrance of mandarin oranges fills the air and lanterns glow in auspicious red, families across Sabah unite to usher in the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture, the Snake symbolizes intelligence, intuition, and renewal, encouraging us to face challenges with wisdom, embrace transformation, and cultivate opportunities for growth and success.
At Sutera Harbour, Chinese New...
KOTA KINABALU: Ucapan 'PALUI' atau bodoh yang diucapkan oleh Timbalan Presiden Parti Bersatu, Datuk Seri Hamzah, terhadap rakyat Sabah dianggap sebagai tindakan biadap dan kurang ajar, kata Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar, Pengerusi Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Sabahan (G57) & Ketua Penasihat Gerakan Bangkit Sabahan.
Katanya Video yang tular oleh pemimpin tersebut jelas telah melukakan hati dan perasaan seluruh rakyat Sabah.
"Walaupun perkataan 'Palui'...
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is optimistic on achieving 3.1 million visitor arrivals and generating RM7.2 billion in tourism receipts when the 2024 report is finalised.
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the state had recorded significant growth in the first 11 months of 2024, with 2.8 million visitor arrivals, marking a 22.7 per cent increase compared to...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Unity Government, which has governed with reformist resolve for two years, must strive to adopt a strategy which “strengthen internal stability”, before addressing external challenges. This includes effectively addressing “3R” issues—religion, royalty, and race—to ensure social harmony, promote unity, and enable the nation to face challenges collectively, said Tan Sri T.C Goh, President of The Federation...
KOTA KINABALU: Pertubuhan Peladang Negeri (PPN) Sabah menjunjung kasih kepada Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Juhar Datuk Haji Mahiruddin atas khidmat bakti beliau kepada negeri Sabah.
Pengerusi PPN Sabah, Datuk Mohd.Nazri Abdullah berkata, Tun Juhar selaku Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sabah ke 10 banyak berjasa
kepada negeri ini.
Katanya, Tun Juhar mencatat sejarah kerana merupakan TYT Sabah yang paling lama berkhidmat setakat ini.
"Ahli...
KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan negeri menzahirkan penghargaan kepada Tun Juhar Mahiruddin yang akan menamatkan perkhidmatan sebagai Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah pada 1 Januari, 2025.
Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor berkata selepas 14 tahun, Tun Juhar adalah Yang di-Pertua Negeri paling lama berkhidmat dan telah memberi sumbangan yang begitu besar kepada Sabah.
“Tuan Yang Terutama Tun telah mencurah khidmat...
TUARAN: STARSABAH Tuaran mahu Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Bin Haji Noor terus memimpin kerajaan Sabah. Ketua Bahagian STAR N.15 Kiulu, Terence Sinti, berkata, sejak kerajaan GRS mengambil alih pentadbiran kerajaan Sabah selepas PRN16, Sabah dibawah kepimpinan YAB Ketua Menteri telah menunjukkan peningkatan yang sangat ketara, khususnya dalam meningkatkan hasil kerajaan negeri, kemasukan pelabur asing dan domestik, serta memacu...