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• Emily Mary Chin
• Nov 29, 2024

Batik Air Launches New Routes to Sandakan and Miri: Your Gateway to Borneo Adventures

Exciting news for travellers! Batik Air is launching direct flights to Sandakan and Miri, making it easier than ever to explore Borneo’s top destinations. Starting 1 December 2024 for the Sandakan route and 14 January 2025 for the Miri route, fares for these new routes start from just RM159 one-way. 

• Emily Mary Chin
• Nov 25, 2024

Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot Crew Breaks Record on Mount Kinabalu, Sponsored by Amazing Borneo

Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot crew – Johan, AG, Fara Fauzana, and Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ) – have successfully set a Malaysia Book of Records title for the Longest Non-Stop Radio Broadcast While Climbing Mount Kinabalu. Their historic achievement on November 15, 2024, Tawan Puncak Kinabalu, was made possible by the seamless planning, expertise, and 24/7 support provided by Amazing Borneo, Sabah’s leading tour operator and strategic partner of this monumental event.

• Emily Mary Chin
• Nov 13, 2024

Join Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot Crew and Khairy Jamaluddin on Their Record-Setting Mount Kinabalu Climb, Sponsored by Amazing Borneo

From 13th to 15th November 2024, adventure and broadcast history combine as Hot FM’s Bekpes Hot crew – Johan, AG, Fara Fauzana, and Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ), former Health Minister and beloved figure in Malaysian politics – attempt to set a new Malaysia Book of Records title for the Longest Non-Stop Radio Broadcast While Climbing Mount Kinabalu. In partnership with Amazing Borneo, Sabah’s premier land tour operator, this ambitious mission, Tawan Puncak Kinabalu, will bring audiences closer to the action, inspiring Malaysians nationwide.

• Emily Mary Chin
• Oct 07, 2024

Safrey Sumping Secures Second Place at the 2024 Mount Kinabalu Climbathon

• Emily Mary Chin
• Aug 23, 2024

Lynn Tiang: A Beacon of Female Empowerment at International Women’s Conference 2024

Lynn Tiang has been playing a pivotal role in establishing Amazing Borneo as one of Sabah’s leading inbound tour operators.

• Stanley
• Feb 14, 2024

Bako National Park's Iconic Sea Stack Collapses

The sea stack at Bako National Park, an iconic geological feature recognised for its unique shape, collapsed on 13 February 2024.

• Stanley
• Jan 22, 2024

Amazing Borneo's CEO Kenji Yeo Shares Tourism Industry Insights at SEAC Meet & Greet

Kenji Yeo recently shared his insights on Sabah's tourism at the Sabah Economic Advisory Council (SEAC) Meet and Greet Dialogue Session.

• Stanley
• Dec 05, 2023

Malaysia Introduces Digital Arrival Form For International Travellers

All international travellers entering Malaysia will need to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) starting from 1st January 2024.

• Stanley
• Oct 17, 2023

Amazing Borneo Won Top Travel Agency at Sarawak Warrior Award Night 2023

Amazing Borneo proudly walked away with two prestigious awards during the recent Sarawak Warrior Award Night 2023 in Singapore! 

• Sylvia Lo
• Sep 04, 2023

Scam Messages Using The Name of Amazing Borneo - Stay Alert!

Beware of the fraudulent messages! Together, let's stay vigilant and ensure that our travel experiences in Borneo remain safe, secure, and memorable. 

• Sylvia Lo
• Jun 07, 2023

Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon Will Be Back in 2024!

After a brief hiatus since 2017, the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon is ready to reclaim its spot as a premier skyrunning competition!

• Sylvia Lo
• May 27, 2023

Kinabalu National Geopark Receives Global Geopark Status from UNESCO, Completing the Triple Crown

Discover the remarkable achievement of Sabah, the third location in the world to achieve the prestigious UNESCO Triple Crown status!

• Stanley
• Mar 20, 2023

Sabah Parks Implements A Smoking Ban On Mount Kinabalu

• Sylvia Lo
• Mar 19, 2023

Amazing Borneo Won Leading Tour Operator Award at Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2022

Amazing Borneo is proud to be recognized as the Leading Tour Operator (Inbound-Borneo) of the Year 2022 (Malaysia) at the Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2022. Read on to learn more about the ceremony and the exceptional contributions made by Amazing Borneo to the tourism and hospitality industry.

• Amazing Borneo (Marketing)
• Jan 16, 2023

Borneo Rainforest Lodge Closure Notice for Repair

Borneo Rainforest Lodge is scheduled to close for repair and maintenance from 30 Jan 2023 to 8 Feb 2023. One of its chalet, Standard Chalet will exclusively be closed for refurbishment for the entire month of February 2023. 

• Amazing Borneo (Marketing)
• Nov 07, 2022

Sabah Parks to Increase Entrance Fees Effective 1st January 2023

Sabah Parks to Increase Entrance Fees Effective 1st January 2023

• Amazing Borneo (Admin)
• Oct 25, 2022

Sabah Wins Six Awards

Sabah bags six awards in the Malaysia Tourism Council Gold Awards 2022 in Kuching. The Gold Award M.I.C.E Group Serviced goes to Amazing Borneo Tours & Events Sdn Bhd.

• Amazing Borneo (Admin)
• Aug 20, 2022

North Borneo Cruises featured on The Star!

Amazing Borneo was given a shoutout on The Star (“Why it's fun to holiday in Kota Kinabalu: From the mountain to the sea”) recently, where they gave a sneak preview of North Borneo Cruises’ Sunset Dinner Cruise. 

• Amazing Borneo (Admin)
• Apr 28, 2022

Travelling Into Malaysia

Updates on Covid-19 Travel Info 

Malaysia is finally fully reopening its international borders starting 1st April 2022. Restriction on shops and restaurants operating hours is also fully lifted. 

• Amazing Borneo (Admin)
• Dec 08, 2021

We are OPEN & WELCOME You to BORNEO!

As we welcome you to explore the wonders of Borneo, we want to assure you that we go the distance to ensure that trips in Borneo is safe for everyone.

• Stanley
• Feb 17, 2020

North Borneo Cruises hosted Sunset Cruise for Tourism Malaysia's Mega Fam Programme

Recently, we had welcomed guests from Tourism Malaysia's Mega Fam Programme onboard North Borneo Cruises to enjoy Sabah's world-famous sunset!

• Stanley
• Feb 05, 2020

Tourism Malaysia assures Malaysia is safe to travel amidst Wuhan coronavirus outbreak

Recently, Tourism Malaysia released a statement to reassure that the country is still very much safe to travel by tourists.

• Pei Sing
• Jan 30, 2020

Precautionary Measures & Health Safety Practices in Response to Wuhan Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus, most Asian countries including Malaysia are monitoring passengers’ temperatures at airport arrivals and travel advisories are issued to quarantine anyone with relevant symptoms. Our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our guests and partners. To curb the spread of the virus, we are implementing the following precautionary measures.

• Stanley
• Jan 29, 2020

Malaysia suspends immigration facilities for tourists from Wuhan and Hubei

The Malaysian government has decided to temporarily halt all visa facilities for visitors from the affected areas to contain the spread of the Wuhan virus

• Aisah
• Jan 21, 2020

Kota Kinabalu Set to Host 2nd New Silk Roads World Forum 2020

Kota Kinabalu will soon be hosting the 2nd New Silk Roads World Forum this year, alongside a range of other tourism-related events.

• Aisah
• Dec 11, 2019

Daved Simpat, Beating the Odds to Become Malaysia’s Number One Ultra Runner

From mountain porter to ultra runner, Daved Simpat's story is a story that speaks to every generation of how hard work, perseverance, and resilience in the face of adversity always pays off.

• Aisah
• Oct 03, 2019

Turtle Hatching Season Ongoing on Lankayan and Mantanani Island

Turtle hatching season for Green and Hawksbill turtles are roughly from the month of April through to October. And with October just starting off, turtle hatchings are still in season, and releases of baby turtles are still plentiful!

• Felicity
• Aug 26, 2019

Sipadan Island To Be Closed On December Annually

Sipadan Island will be closed temporarily to give a month-long recuperation period for the coral and marine life a rest starting from December 2020.

• Aisah
• Aug 09, 2019

Indonesia Looking To Move Their Capital City from Jakarta to Borneo

Indonesia is currently in the talks to move their capital city out of Jakart, with Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan being one of the new capital city candidates.

• Felicity
• Jul 04, 2019

Penampang Triumph in Mr. Kaamatan (Buvazoi Tavantang) 2019

The journey in search of the best warrior that embodies intelligence, courage and leadership to leads the Momogun community continues in Mr. Kaamatan.

• Aisah
• Mar 14, 2019

Panalaban Hostel: The Latest Addition to Mount Kinabalu's Base Camp Accommodation

If you're looking to climb Mount Kinabalu, then you'll be happy to know that Sabah Parks recently announced the opening of Panalaban Hostel, the latest addition to Mount Kinabalu's line-up of base camp lodges!

• Aisah
• Mar 08, 2019

All You Need to Know About Jellyfish Season!

It's that jellyfish season time of year again! Before heading for your island visits and snorkeling sessions, learn about the jellyfishes you'll come across and stock up on some helpful tips to get yourself extra prepared.

• Cassey
• Aug 10, 2018

Sabah Welcomes Malindo Air Inaugural Singapore - Kota Kinabalu Direct Flight

Travellers  in Sunny Singapore now have another option to make their way over to the Land Below the Wind as Malindo Air inaugurates their Singapore (SIN) - Kota Kinabalu (BKI) direct flight on the 10th of August 2018.

• Cassey
• Jul 27, 2018

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque Reopens Its Doors To Tourists from 1st AUG 2018

Tourists are welcomed to visit the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque provided visitors follow the newly-imposed rules from 1st August 2018 onwards.

• Cassey
• Jul 19, 2018

Temporary Water Shortage at Pendant Hut (Mount Kinabalu)

Pendant Hut will be experiencing water shortages from 19^th July 2018 onwards due to minor maintenance works on the water supply system.

• Cassey
• Jul 18, 2018

Fact or Fiction: Debunking Mount Kinabalu Booking Myths

When it comes to booking a Mount Kinabalu, the vast number of reviews cascading the world wide web has turned myths into widely accepted facts. We will be debunking these claims and separating the fact from the fiction.

• Cassey
• Apr 26, 2018

Updated Sipadan Conservation Permit Fee (Effective 14th AUG 2018)

Attention to all travellers!

Kindly be informed that Sabah Parks (the collecting agent for Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN)) has revised the Sipadan Conservation Permit Fee to MYR 148.40 per person, per day (inclusive of 6% Malaysia Goods & Services Tax (GST)) effective on August 14th, 2018.

• Cassey
• Mar 09, 2018

MOUNT KINABALU CLIMBING ACTIVITIES HAS RESUMED ON 10TH MARCH 2018

KOTA KINABALU: The suspension on all Mount Kinabalu Climbing Activities has been lifted and resumed as usual on the 10th of March 2018 onwards.

• Amazing Borneo (Admin)
• Mar 09, 2018

MOUNT KINABALU CLIMBING ACTIVITES TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

KOTA KINABALU: A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Ranau at local time 9:06pm on 8 March 2018. Tremors were felt in some parts of Sabah.

As a safety precaution, Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has ordered the temporary suspension of Mount Kinabalu climbing activities.

• Cassey
• Dec 18, 2017

Amazing Borneo's 8th Annual Dinner & Dance 2017!

Amazing Borneo's 8th Annual Dinner and Dance is to celebrate yet another successful year, bringing staff members together for a night of dining, fun, and plenty of dancing.

• Cassey
• Dec 04, 2017

Amazing Borneo awarded Best Inbound Tour Operator at Sabah Tourism Awards 2017!

We waited in anticipation and were finally relieved when it was announced that Amazing Borneo Tours were presented with the Best Inbound Tour Operator (Sabah/Malaysia) award for the second time in a row!

• Kathrina
• Nov 24, 2017

Brittany Novick is crowned Miss Scuba International 2017!

Brittany Anne Novick ruled Miss Scuba International 2017 after beating 15 other contestants from different nations.

• Cassey
• Oct 17, 2017

Safrey Emerged Victorious at Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 2017!

• Cassey
• Aug 19, 2017

Implementation of Malaysian Tourism Tax (TTX)

Foreign tourists will be required to pay a flat rate of RM10 per room, per night regardless of the hotel star level.

• Bernice
• Aug 10, 2017

The International Climbathon is back for 2017

• Cassey
• Jul 22, 2017

Travel Now, Pay Later

• Estelle
• May 29, 2017

Kaamatan: Tale of Harvest

It’s that time of year once more. Young girls are shuffling here and there with their hair tied up in a fancy bun; loud gongs can be heard from a far and everyone is rocking the Sumazau. For native Sabahans, this is a normal occurrence for the month of May. But if you’re not from around here, it marks the start of joyous festival that goes on for a month.

• Steward
• Mar 15, 2017

Mount Kinabalu News Update

• Laura
• Mar 03, 2017

30th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon

An average climber takes two days to scale the mountain, casually.. without hurry. However, professional mountain runners can clock as fast as 4 hours. Sounds outrageous? Well, that’s how things roll in a climbathon!

• Laura
• Oct 17, 2016

Amazing Borneo Mountain Guide grabs gold in 29th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon

Amazing Borneo's in-house Mountain Guide grabs gold in 29th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 

• Callum
• Sep 21, 2016

Orangutans May Be Extinct in Only 10 Years

• Callum
• Sep 19, 2016

2.2 Million Acres of New Protected Jungle In Sarawak

By January next year the state of Sarawak will open a new department of national parks and wildlife in a landmark action. They are already in the process of adding several new totally protected areas (TPA’s) to the list to make up around 3.3 million acres.

• Callum
• Aug 24, 2016

Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites of SE Asia Part 3

In this part 3 of our special on Southeast Asia's top UNESCO sites we travel to Vietnam. The surreal semi submerged pinnacles of Ha Long Bay look like they should be on the cover of some science fiction or fantasy novel and the myths and legends behind them are equally at home in such a publication. Likewise the ancient temples that make up My Son Sanctuary have a mystic, pre-historical feeling that is remeniscent of an Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider movie. It is for these contributions to Southeast asia's rich cultural and geological histories that UNESCO has declared them world heritage sites.

• Callum
• Jul 22, 2016

Mount Kinabalu Safety Upgrades: 22/07/16

Following the anniversary of the tragic earthquake that shook mount Kinabalu last year, a promising new trail and many new safety features are being added to Malaysia's most famous mountains iconic slopes.

• Nick
• Jun 20, 2016

Mount Kinabalu's Kota Belud Trail Soon to be Completed

Mount Kinabalu’s soon to be opened 'Kota Belud trail' promises more scenic adventures. This alternative trail will take a Westernly route, compared to the easternly Ranau Trail. The Kota Belud Trail is said to be relatively shorter and more scenic, and ends at Sayat-Sayat check-point, the last check point throughout the 8km climb to Low’s Peak summit.

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said "I can describe both trails as ‘beautifully challenging’ and visitors who appreciate nature and its beauty will find the experience of trekking these trails very enjoyable."

• Laura
• Jun 07, 2016

TripAdvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence

• Laura
• Jun 06, 2016

A Year Since the Earth Shook -- Mount Kinabalu Tribute Hike

• Nova
• Apr 06, 2016

Things to Bring When Climbing Mount Kinabalu

The say the clothes make the man, and when it comes to doing sporty activities such as mountain climbing, this saying rings truer than ever. If an activity involves five to six hours of trekking, comfort should be your utmost priority. Check out this list of clothing and equipments you should have on your expedition to conquer Mount Kinabalu

• Nova
• Apr 05, 2016

Mount Kinabalu is now Safer for Climbers

Following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Mount Kinabalu nearly 10 months ago, the local authorities have identified several measures to enhance the safety of hikers, ranging from plans to install rockfall barriers to putting more safety and rescue personnel on standby to assist climbers in crises.

• Nova
• Feb 22, 2016

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Completion -- All remaining orangutans at Rasa Ria’s Nature Reserve to be relocated to Sepilok by April 2016

 The Orangutan Rehabilitation and Conservation Programme, which is a support programme of the Sabah Wildlife Department’s Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, is now at its final stage of completion.

• Nick
• Jan 24, 2016

New Route To Mt Kinabalu Summit Ready

KOTA KINABALU: One of the two new trekking routes to reach the summit of Mount Kinabalu from Laban Rata is now ready for use, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun announced yesterday.

• Laura
• Jan 24, 2016

Borneo Bird Festival 2015

Congratulations to our birding trio Belle, Eddy & Stephanie for winning 3rd place in the 7th Borneo Birds Race 2015!

We had an amazing weekend dedicated to celebrating birds and their sensitive habitats. Till next year, feathered beauties of Borneo!

• Laura
• Jan 24, 2016

Layang-Layang Post Office

Send your loved ones (or even yourself) a postcard, Mountain high... Ocean deep!

We all know about posting letters from up above Mt.Kinabalu, right? Been there, Done that? How about posting letters from the country's deepest underwater postbox? Only in Layang-Layang Island, Malaysian Borneo!

Suit up, grab a mask and a pair of fins… because the plain old experience of sending mail this time round will be a fascinating one, embraced by schools of hammerhead sharks, amidst spectacular varieties of reef species, Manta Rays, Gorgonian corals, Parrotfish, Batfish, and even the elusive Sunfish! 

• Nova
• Jan 24, 2016

Clean Water for Ranau Folks

With mud slides clogging up rivers, Ranau and surrounding areas are facing an acute water shortage. The mud slide rampage had forced families to evacuate their homes since Monday. We spent the day delivering clean water to the temporary evacuation centre at Ranau Community Hall.

• Dinna
• Jan 24, 2016

Implementation of 6% GST by Malaysian Government for Tours & Services Starting from 1st April 2015

Implementation of 6% GST by Malaysian Government for Tours & Services Starting from 1st April 2015 and the collection of 6% GST by Amazing Borneo Tours

• Laura
• Jan 24, 2016

Ice Formation At Mount Kinabalu Summit

You Won’t Believe what We found at the Summit of Mount Kinabalu this morning!

• Laura
• Jan 24, 2016

Sogit Ritual

Sogit ritual being held at Timpohon Gate. 'Sogit' is a traditional "cooling compensation" ritual performed by a shaman to appease the anger of the spiritual world & restore balance.

• Laura
• Jan 24, 2016

Dry Season Situation At Laban Rata

As of 14th April 2015, we have already entered into the dry season of the year, with little or no rain, and it is good news to know that you will enjoy a good weather climb and the chances of summit closure is near minimum.

• Laura
• Jan 24, 2016

Post Box on Mount Kinabalu

In this digital age, a hand-written snail mail is something we all can appreciate. What more if its posted from 3,289m above sea level, near the summit of Mount Kinabalu? That's way better than magnet souvenirs!