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Sabah's Borneo International Cat Show gets Kuching's attention
Travel Borneo Blog | August 20th 2008 by e-borneo.com
Kota Kinabalu: The Borneo International Cat Show 2008 which will be held in Sabah for the first time at the end of this month has attracted Kuching North City Hall's (DBKU) interest, which plans to hold a similar event in the near future.The cat show read more
Sabah Tourism Upcoming Event: 1st Borneo International Cat Show
Travel Borneo Blog | August 19th 2008 by e-borneo.com
23-24 August 2008Feline friends will want to mark your calendars for this event! The first ever international-standard cat show known as the Borneo International Cat Show 2008 will be held right here in Kota Kinabalu this August.Cat-lovers will be ec read more
Tourism in Sabah to focus on MICE
Travel Borneo Blog | August 14th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: The development of the tourism industry in Sabah will focus on Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) as another growth sector.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said the state had plenty to offer in terms of fa read more
In and Around Ranau
Travel Borneo Blog | August 8th 2008 by e-borneo.com
About 3 hours’ drive from Kota Kinabalu, Ranau is a small place with big offerings. Make it a point to visit Ranau and its popular attractions:KundasangThe quaint district of Ranau is a getaway perfect for those who like cool climates and lush, mou read more
Golf to promote Sabah-Johor tourism
Travel Borneo Blog | August 8th 2008 by e-borneo.com
SENAI: Sabah and Johor can work closely to promote sports tourism via golfing as both states have the finest golf courses in Malaysia.Sabah Golf Association (SGA) president Datuk Robin Loh said this would bring economic benefits as tourism was a main read more
Sabah Tourism Upcoming Event: Sandakan Memorial Day
Travel Borneo Blog | August 7th 2008 by e-borneo.com
15 August 2008During World War II, about 2400 allied prisoners were held in Sandakan, North Borneo. Between January to June 1945, groups of prisoners were sent on 3 separate torturous 160 mile marches from Sandakan to Ranau, known today as the infam read more
Tawau Treasures
Travel Borneo Blog | August 6th 2008 by e-borneo.com
Take a trip to Tawau, Sabah’s third-largest town after Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan, to encounter more of Sabah’s amazing possessions there.Bukit GemokBukit Gemok literally translates into “Fat Hill”. Make what you may out of its catchy name bu read more
Tourism players in Sabah, Australia to step joint promotions, fam…
Travel Borneo Blog | July 29th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: Joint promotions and familiarisation trips to Sabah put together by Sabah and Australian tourism players will be stepped up.State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said such cooperation was imperative as Sab read more
Increase in Tourist Arrivals to Sabah from Down Under
Travel Borneo Blog | July 27th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: Tourist arrival from Australia increased by 57 per cent in the past five months.“A further increase is expected by the end of this year,” Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said when contacted in Sydney y read more
5,000 to attend Gambus Festival in Sabah
Travel Borneo Blog | July 24th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: The ninth state-level Gambus Festival to be held at the Sipitang Community Hall from tomorrow is expected to be attended by about 5,000 people.The annual programme, which will gather more than 200 traditional musicians, is organised by read more
Sabah - Adventure Awaits
Travel Borneo Blog | July 23rd 2008 by e-borneo.com
From the rugged granite peaks of Mount Kinabalu, down to the rolling hills that surround it, to the verdant jungles where rare and endangered species roam to the magical blue waters, Sabah is truly blessed with an abundance of treasures from mountain read more
More arrivals from Philippines to Sabah expected with new low-cos…
Travel Borneo Blog | July 19th 2008 by e-borneo.com
Kota Kinabalu: More arrivals from the Philippines are expected following the inauguration of the twice-weekly direct service from Manila to Kota Kinabalu by Filipino low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific on Friday.Cebu Pacific Vice President for Passenger S read more
Borneo International Marathon 2008
Life In Borneo | July 17th 2008 by Raz
Date: 12 October 2008 Time: 8:00am Starting Venue: Likas Stadium Sport Complex Organizers Office Address: Championship Sports Events Sdn Bhd B702, 7th Floor, Wisma Merdeka Phase 2, Jalan Tun Razak, Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Sabah, Malaysia Tel/Fax: +6-08 read more
Increasing tourists in Sabah this year
Travel Borneo Blog | July 11th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: The arrival of domestic and international visitors to Sabah increased by 0.8 per cent in the first five months of this year.Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said compared to the same period last year, domes read more
Indonesian tourists welcomed to Sabah with open arms
Travel Borneo Blog | July 8th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: Despite the fact that there are already many Indonesians in Sabah, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environmental Datuk Masidi Manjun still welcomed Indonesians to Sabah with open arms.Masidi who had just returned from his 3-day offici read more
Concert to promote Sandakan as tourist destination
Travel Borneo Blog | July 3rd 2008 by e-borneo.com
SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Municipal Council and Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd will jointly organise a one-night concert performance by the Virtuoso Ensemble at The Sabah Hotel here on July 19 at 7pm in conjunction with the Sandakan Festival.Sabah Touris read more
23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2008 at Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu
Life In Borneo | June 20th 2008 by Raz
[ June 15, 2008; ] Qu Yuan would have been delighted to know that his final act of protest against a corrupt government have inspired an internationally-renowned watersport that brings out the best from ordinary people. On 15 June 2008, The 23rd Sab read more
Benchmark for Sabah tourism quality soon
Travel Borneo Blog | June 13th 2008 by e-borneo.com
Kota Kinabalu: An eco-certification programme as advocated in the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) blueprint for the purpose of ensuring sustainable tourism development in the State, has got under way.Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk M read more
Fuel price hike ‘may affect Sabah tourism’
Travel Borneo Blog | June 13th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: The fuel price hike may affect the tourism industry in Sabah.Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said people would be more prudent in their spending and as such, they are likely to reduce traveling or even can read more
Largest mall in Borneo opens
Travel Borneo Blog | June 9th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: The opening of Borneo’s largest hypermall, 1Borneo, has the potential to place Sabah among the top regional shopping destinations, Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman said.He said 1Borneo was an added attraction here for shoppers seeking read more
Arrival of tourists to Sabah up 31%
Travel Borneo Blog | June 9th 2008 by e-borneo.com
KOTA KINABALU: The arrival of tourists to Sabah has gone up by 31% in 2007 compared to previous year through some 100 international flights.This was disclosed by the Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun at the soft opening of read more
Top 10 Things to Do in Sabah
Travel Borneo Blog | June 5th 2008 by e-borneo.com
1. Climb Mt KinabaluThere’s no doubt that this mountain is admired by tourists and locals alike. Standing at 4095 metres, the highest peak in Malaysia, you can see it from practically every corner of Sabah, but get a little closer and take pleasure read more
Kathmandu: The most polluted city of Asia
Vratza City | February 11th 2008 by Erdem Gürsoy
If you are in Kathmandu to celebrate your vacations and wish to have a holy dip in the sacred river Bagmati, than beware, you could be wrapped by any epidemic, as the river is not less than a sewage drain. read more
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