Rent a GrabCar 6-seater along with a driver now available at Kota Kinabalu

Grab, the biggest E-haling company in South East Asia recently introduces Rent a GrabCar 6-seater along with a driver at Kota Kinabalu. The pilot of this service is available in Kota Kinabalu currently. This makes sense as Kota Kinabalu is one of the top...

Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu – The First Hotel to Celebrate Everyday Malaysian Heroes with a Charity Pledge

In line with the Malaysia Day celebration in September, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu pledged to continue its commitment towards its corporate social responsibilities (CSR), by taking the first initiative to acknowledge local unsung heroes of Sabah by unveiling 2 short video clips to ‘Celebrate...

Ikea opened their online store and they delivers to Sabah

Many East Malaysian longing for the day when Ikea will open their store in Sabah or Sarawak.  Ikea, the Sweden-based furniture retailer currently has 3 stores around Malaysia at Damansara, Cheras and Tebrau. For East Malaysian, getting furniture from Ikea is troublesome, either through the...

#grabdurian – lousy Grab campaign

Grab, One of our favorite ride sharing apps notify us about #grabdurian is back and we get a free D24 durian using GrabReward points. From their press release, Grab stat that "Grab is giving Durian lovers a chance to have the delectable D24 Durian delivered right to...

Jesselton Mall – East Malaysia first duty free mall

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Jesselton Mall, an integrated development with Jesselton Residences opened its door to the public on 1 May 2019. The Jesselton Mall is located between Suria Sabah and Jesselton Point. The Jesselton Mall is the first duty-free mall in East Malaysia offering high-end brand for...

SOULed OUT Spreads the as good as hug philosophy to Kota Kinabalu

The thriving capital of Sabah welcomes a 20-year-old brand to its wining and dining scene. Having spread its philosophy of “as good as a hug” for 2 decades in Sri Harts, Ampang and Bangsar South, SOULed OUT Kuala Lumpur flings open its doors to...

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu ushers in 2018 Christmas Celebration with “The Polar Express” themes Christmas Tree lighting ceremony

Marking the beginning of the festive season, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu hosted the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in the Lobby Lounge. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu unveiled its Christmas theme for this year, “A Journey to the North Pole”, as a salute to the popular...

First Madam Kwan’s in East Malaysia opens at Imago Mall Kota Kinabalu

Madam Kwan's, successful chain Malaysian Cuisine restaurant with the comfort of a modern cafe ambiance opens its first outlet in East Malaysia at Imago Mall Kota Kinabalu. Madam Kwan's is famous for its iconic Nasi Lemak and Nasi Bojari and we are excited to...

Experience the digital lifestyle with Boost e-Wallet in Sabah

9 August 2018 marks the beginning of a new digital era for Sabah with the launch of Boost in the region. Sabahans can now enjoy the convenience of going cashless and cardless as Malaysia’s #homegrown e-wallet app expands in this region with over 700...

Empurau – The most expensive fish in Malaysia

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Priced at up to RM2000 per kilo, Empurau fish is the most expensive fish in Malaysia. What makes this fish so expensive is its rare and they feed on special Engkabang fruit which found only on the island of Borneo. Empurau aka "wang bu liao"...

Saturday nite market at Metrotown

Looking for a place to shop or eat on Saturday? Why not drop by Metrotown for the Saturday nite market. The nite market has been running for over 1 years on every Saturday, from 5pm - 1030pm. The Metrotown Saturday nite market is made up...

New Android App Unlocks Local Food For Tourists

Users explore local cuisine with over 900 Malay dishes and food translations   A new Android app is enabling tourists from around the world to explore the delicious cuisine of Malaysia in more depth than ever before. FoodTranslator, available in the Google Play Store for free,...

Chef Ahmad Azfar, new Chef de Partie at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

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Chef Ahmad Azfar Zikri bin Ahmad Zaini recently joined Hyatt Regency Kinabalu as a baker chef de partie. His signature items are sourdough bread, buttermilk buns and coffee buns! A wide selection of sourdough bread now available at Mosaic Cafe, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu. Sourdough bread contains...

Where to celebrate Father’s Day 2016 in Kota Kinabalu

Father's Day falls on June 19 and hotels and restaurants everywhere are offering buffet brunches and set dinners galore.  Our list of restaurants celebrating Father's Day will ensure dad is filled with good foods and cherished family memories Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa Celebrate Father's day at Cafe Tatu with a...

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu celebrates Chinese New Year with Lion Dance performances for guests

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu treated their hotel guests and members of the public with its annual  five-star Chinese New Year lion dance performance on the second day of Chinese New Year to usher in the Year of the Monkey. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu  believes in “Caring...

10-Years-Old boy brain Tumour Boy Muhammad Saiful Bin Ali Gets his wish to meet his Idol, Datul Aznil Nawawi

MUHAMMAD SAIFUL BIN ALI, 10 who hails from Putatan, in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah got his wish to meet his idol; TV host and producer Datuk Aznil Nawawi in person at a special event organized by the Children’s Wish Society of Malaysia. Saiful was caught unawares...

Sichuan Dishes at Ewest, Kota Kinabalu

EWest recently present their latest promotion, Sichuan food. The Sichuan Dish are prepared by Chef Pu Ming Song, a 30 years old chef from Chengdu, China with more than 10 years of experience in Chinese cuisine specialized in Sichuan Kitchen Hong Yu Pen Restaurant...

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Arrives in Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu announced the grand launching of 305-room hotel located in the center of Sabah’s capital city on 18th March 2017. An urban melting pot of Southeast Asian culture, Kota Kinabalu has emerged as a growing resort destination for local and international travelers alike...

Nando’s Malaysia Launches Mango & Lime PERi-PERi Chicken

Nando's celebrate the new year with a sweet zest of life by introducing a new Peri-Peri flavor for Nando's meal. The new Mango & Lime flavor stays true to its Afro-Portuguese roots and brings a new dimension to its range of Peri Peri Flavours. Sabaheats...

Wendy’s Malaysia open their first out in Sabah at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA)

Wendy's, part of world largest burger chain open their first outlet at KKIA on 10 January 2018. Famous for their burgers and fried chicken, Wendy's served breakfast from 6am to 11am and open from 6am to 12am daily. Wendy's is located at the arrival hall,...

Sabah Food Awards 2016 winners unveiled

The Sabah Food Awards 2016 ceremony and awards presentation was held at the Azure Pool Bar & Cafe, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu.  The 2nd edition of the Sabah Food Awards included the introduction of 12 categories for selection among the public, with 2 additional...

AirAsia welcomes Shenzhen to Kuching and Singapore to Bintulu flights

AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, today flew in two international inaugural flights into Sarawak; from Shenzhen to Kuching and Singapore to Bintulu. The inaugural Shenzhen-Kuching flight which landed at Kuching International Airport at 7.50 am this morning was greeted with a water cannon upon...

Reforestation and Conservation Efforts Between AEON Malaysia, WWF-Malaysia and Sabah Forestry Department Reach Maturity

Conservation efforts by AEON CO. (M) BHD. together with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Malaysia) and the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD) came to a conclusion at the official handover of the initiative today. The handover was recommended after verification that the restoration efforts...

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu unveils Italian Restaurant “FAVOLA”

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu unveiled the city’s latest dining destination, Favola Italian Restaurant, which features authentic Italian specialties and signature service. Located at lobby level beyond the hotel’s Latitude 05 bar, Favola’s distinctive entrance features subtle lights along the entrance steps and solid granite walls, setting...

Thai Smile Airways To Fly Direct To Kota Kinabalu From Bangkok

THAI Smile will on March 26 start operating regular flights to Kota Kinabalu, capital of Malaysia's Sabah state, the fourth ASEAN destination to be flown by THAI Smile. The flight from Bangkok to Kota Kinabalu will take 3 hours 20 minutes. Thai Smile Airways operate...

All new Cafe Tatu @ Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

All new Cafe Tatu @ Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa open its door to guest after 7.7 million makeovers featuring a contemporary design with open kitchen concept. The new Cafe Tatu can accommodate 468 guests at one time with part of the cafe...

Sutera Harbour Resort welcomes the year of the Monkey

Sutera Harbour Resort ushers the Year of the Red Monkey with a Yee Sang Toss hosted by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Gerard Tan for their media partners at Silk Garden, The Pacific Sutera Hotel today. Also present was the Executive Chinese Chef –...

Colours of Sandakan 2015

Colours of Sandakan was held at Sandakan Harbour Square piazza on June 11 to 14. The event was organised by Sandakan Tourist Association (STAN) Colours of Sandakan showcased exciting traditional handicraft bazaar and well choreographed Sabah cultural dance performances. Moreover, hoteliers & restaurant operators with...

Kaamatan Harvest Festival Specials at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

Looking for a place to celebrate Kaamatan? Join Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort for fun, food and culture for Thanks giving celebration by local KadazanDusun tribes. Special room rates available and activities such as cooking demonstration, Special cocktails performances by Bamboo Orchestra. Contact 088 792777 for more...

All new Fish & Fries at McDonald’s

Hot on the heels of several exciting menu items offered for a limited time over the last few months, McDonald’s Malaysia has yet again cast its proverbial net far and wide to tantalize customers’ palate with its all-new Fish & Fries meal. Inspired by one...

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