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Sabah Rural Tourism

Sabah Nurtures Rural Tourism with the Help of Local Communities

May 03, 2022

Among the destinations being developed are the Bingkor township in Sabah’s interior and Kadamaian in the West Coast.
Paddle for Turtles campaign. Photo courtesy of Sabah Tourism Board.

‘Paddle for Turtles’ Promotes Sustainable Watersports and Conservation in Sabah

April 26, 2022

In Kota Kinabalu, what began as a challenge resulted in five friends standup paddling for 2 days to promote sustainable watersports activities and marine wildlife conservation.
An aerial view of a main road going to the Kota Kinabalu City Centre.

How Kota Kinabalu Plans to Become a Nature Resort City

March 25, 2022

Some $200 million worth of priority projects have been lined up, including redeveloping the city port and making public transport more efficient.
Kuching, capital of Sarawak state in Malaysia. Photo credit: iStock.

Sarawak Sets Sights on Post-Pandemic Ecotourism Market

February 02, 2022

Malaysia’s largest state is increasing the number of flights and ramping up its tourism campaign while promoting responsible tourism.
An employee at a railway company in Thailand consults with a colleague in front of a computer.

Job Losses in Southeast Asia Peak during Strictest COVID-19 Curbs

January 14, 2022

Youth and women were among the most affected.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Malaysia Launches Vaccinated Travel Lane with Singapore

November 29, 2021

The vaccinated travel lane of Malaysia with Singapore and a similar initiative with Indonesia may pave the way for ASEAN travel bubbles.
A shuttle carrying a satellite is poised for takeoff

Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could Usher in BIMP-EAGA’s Space Economy

August 18, 2021

A Malaysian startup wants to be the first to launch a LEO satellite to provide fast and affordable internet access in Borneo.
Rice vendors in their store

Mindanao Barter Trade Persisted in 2020 despite COVID-19 Restrictions

August 03, 2021

Traders are uniquely positioned to adapt to shocks, says Asia Foundation report.
Rainforest World Music Festival. Photo credit: Sarawak Tourism Board.

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 Goes Virtual

June 16, 2021

The virtual festival will be a retrospective of past performances and pre-recorded sessions with homegrown acts.