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The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Four tourism upgrade projects approved in Sabah this year
SANDAKAN: Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said four projects to upgrade tourism facilities in the state were approved this year. She said two of the projects, amounting to RM750,000M were funded by the federal government whereas the other two, amounting to RM500,000. were funded by the Sabah government. 'These projects are part of the state government's initiative to ensure Sabah is fully prepared for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026),' she said in a press statement after visiting the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre here today. Liew said the upgrading efforts were in line with Sabah's commitment to advancing sustainable ecotourism so that environmental preservation and economic development go hand in hand. She said that the upgrading would add value to the visitor experience in the tourism area while preserving the importance of its ecosystem in the long term. Elaborating further, Liew said the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, which opened in 1964, is among the oldest orangutan rehabilitation centres in the world. She said that this centre plays an important role in wildlife conservation and also serves as an educational hub for the younger generation as well as international tourists. Meanwhile, the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre is the only sun bear conservation centre in the world that provides protection for this endangered species and serves as a hub for environmental research and education. 'With infrastructure improvements, this centre is expected to attract more visitors and raise awareness about Borneo's biodiversity conservation,' she added.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Four projects to upgrade tourism facilities in Sabah approved this year
SANDAKAN: Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said four projects to upgrade tourism facilities in the state were approved this year. She said two of the projects, amounting to RM750,000M were funded by the federal government whereas the other two, amounting to RM500,000. were funded by the Sabah government. 'These projects are part of the state government's initiative to ensure Sabah is fully prepared for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026),' she said in a press statement after visiting the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre here today. Liew said the upgrading efforts were in line with Sabah's commitment to advancing sustainable ecotourism so that environmental preservation and economic development go hand in hand. She said that the upgrading would add value to the visitor experience in the tourism area while preserving the importance of its ecosystem in the long term. Elaborating further, Liew said the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, which opened in 1964, is among the oldest orangutan rehabilitation centres in the world. She said that this centre plays an important role in wildlife conservation and also serves as an educational hub for the younger generation as well as international tourists. Meanwhile, the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre is the only sun bear conservation centre in the world that provides protection for this endangered species and serves as a hub for environmental research and education. 'With infrastructure improvements, this centre is expected to attract more visitors and raise awareness about Borneo's biodiversity conservation,' she added.
Barnama
14-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Four Projects To Upgrade Tourism Facilities In Sabah Approved This Year
SANDAKAN, May 14 (Bernama) -- Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said four projects to upgrade tourism facilities in the state were approved this year. She said two of the projects, amounting to RM750,000M were funded by the federal government whereas the other two, amounting to RM500,000. were funded by the Sabah government. "These projects are part of the state government's initiative to ensure Sabah is fully prepared for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026),' she said in a press statement after visiting the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre here today. Liew said the upgrading efforts were in line with Sabah's commitment to advancing sustainable ecotourism so that environmental preservation and economic development go hand in hand. She said that the upgrading would add value to the visitor experience in the tourism area while preserving the importance of its ecosystem in the long term. Elaborating further, Liew said the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, which opened in 1964, is among the oldest orangutan rehabilitation centres in the world. She said that this centre plays an important role in wildlife conservation and also serves as an educational hub for the younger generation as well as international tourists. Meanwhile, the Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre is the only sun bear conservation centre in the world that provides protection for this endangered species and serves as a hub for environmental research and education. "With infrastructure improvements, this centre is expected to attract more visitors and raise awareness about Borneo's biodiversity conservation," she added.
What's On
05-05-2025
- Business
- What's On
Dubai private school fees could be increasing for next year
The Education Cost Index (ECI) was set at 2.35% for 2025-2026 academic year for Dubai private schools… Dubai private schools, specifically the for-profit private schools in the emirate, could see an increase in fees next year as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved an Education Cost Index of 2.35 per cent for the next academic year 2025-2026, Gulf Business has reported. The ECI is based on the annual review of financial statements submitted by private schools and reflects the operational costs of running a school such as salaries, support services, rentals expenses and more. A private school in Dubai may apply for fees to increase up to, but not exceeding the approved ECI. Private schools that are operating in Dubai less than three years are not eligible to apply for the private school fees increase in and each application is carefully reviewed by the KHDA. A few months ago, GEMS Education announced the addition of GEMS School of Research and Innovation and it's all set to be one of the most expensive schools in the world, where school fees will be Dhs200,000. and if that isn't the most Dubai thing you've ever heard, we don't know what is. Image: Getty > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Cops bust job scam ring in Ipoh bungalow, 12 arrested in call centre targeting Chinese victims
IPOH, May 5 — Police arrested 12 people, including two female Chinese nationals, suspected of being involved in an online job scam syndicate at a bungalow in Pasir Putih, here, on May 2. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the suspects, aged between 25 and 44, were detained at 2pm by a team from the Perak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID). During the raid, police seized 20 mobile phones, 10 laptops, and four routers estimated to be worth RM36,000.'Investigations revealed that the syndicate began operating actively around early April, with the bungalow being used as the base for their activities.'The suspects worked as call centre supervisors and client recruiters, targeting victims from among Chinese nationals,' he said in a statement Hisam said the syndicate was believed to have offered non-existing online jobs and also promised cash rebates in Yuan currency to victims who completed a series of purchase tasks.'Victims were promised profits for each completed purchase, but once payments were made, the promised rebates were never received,' he suspects have been remanded for four days starting yesterday until May 6, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 and Section 120(B) of the Penal Code.'The police will also verify the foreign suspects' passport status with the Immigration Department. If there are any violations or misuse of visit passes, further action will be taken under the Immigration Act 1959,' he added. — Bernama
