![Sabah tapping into Indian outbound tourists Sabah tapping into Indian outbound tourists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666171259_JonistonBangkuaiS.jpg)
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 Sabah to allow entry of fully vaccinated visitors from Dec 1 - Hajiji](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629370183_TBHAJIJI.jpg)
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 Sabah to promote hauntings to boost tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624794885_RumahAgnesKeith.jpg)
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 Sabah govt to ensure damaged reefs off Mabul Island restored](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624709942_Terumbukarang.jpg)
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 RM26.9 mln allocation to boost Sabah tourism this year - Nancy Shukri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618523051_NancyShukri.jpg)
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 COVID-19: Mount Kinabalu closed until Oct 8](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435104027_GunungKinabalu.jpg)
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 Sabah to continue drive towards human capital development excellence - Musa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/41459871478_MUSAAMAN.jpg)
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 Masidi supports re-establishment of English medium schools in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455025891_MasidiManjun.jpg)
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 recognised for contribution towards Sabah tourism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71434950184_AirAsiaGeneric.jpg)
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 tourism sees highest growth in tourist arrivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/41363322869_295x200.jpg)
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 Abu Sayyaf terrorists suspected behind Pom Pom attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/71367708734_295x200.jpg)
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