Visit Malaysia 2026: Fam trip brings journalists, influencers to see less-explored sides of Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A familiarisation trip filled with cultural discoveries, coupled with immersive nature experiences, was part of a tourism campaign to uncover more of Sabah’s hidden gems. Themed “Mansau-Ansau North Borneo Trail: Culture, Adventure & Nature”, this five-day tour from last Friday (July 4) to Tuesday, saw nine media personnel and social influencers from Peninsula Malaysia,...

QuickCheck: Is there a country where mosquitoes do not exist?

MOSQUITOES — the tiny villains that have a big impact, not only by annoying us but also by spreading diseases like dengue. Is there a place on Earth completely free of mosquitoes? No buzzing, no bites, no itchy nights. While these pesky insects seem impossible to escape, has one country defies the norm? Verdict: TRUE According to experts, Iceland’s cool climate...

Tourists In Tokyo Cause Public Outrage For Violently Shaking Cherry Blossom Trees To Get Perfect Social Media Shot

Many know that Japan is the place to catch beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom during the months of March, April, and May. However, while you pose for the perfect blush-pink Instagram pic, here’s a reminder to always respect public property, especially when you’re a visitor in a foreign country. Former TVB journalist and news anchor Akina Fong was recently on holiday with her husband...

Beauty of nature cannot be replaced once destroyed, says Queen

KUANTAN: The beauty of nature cannot be replaced once it is destroyed no matter how much money is spent to repair the damage, says Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. She said that preserving nature was among the values she taught the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa...