Food & Lifestyle news in Tanjung Aru

1. Safma urges Todak Night Market traders to widen menus, get licences

   2 days ago Daily Express Sabah Todak Night Market, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 4 km

   Safma chairman Datuk Mohammad Mohamarin urged seafood traders at Todak Night Market in Kota Kinabalu to offer more varied menus to draw tourists. He said Safma will work with authorities on the issue of traders operating without licences there.

2. Tamu Besar Kota Belud 2026 expected to draw 50,000 visitors

   2 days ago Daily Express Sabah Istana Seri Kinabalu 3.6 km

   Tamu Besar Kota Belud 2026 will run from Oct 10 to 18 in Kota Belud, Sabah, targeting about 50,000 visitors. Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick said the Head of State will launch the event, with the Chief Minister attending on Oct 17, and it will feature buffalo and cattle races at Padang Kota Belud plus a Tamu Geopark Kinabalu spotlighting Mount Kinabalu.

3. Sabah's Malaysia Day 2026 celebration set for Sept 16 at SICC

   4 days ago The Malaysian Reserve Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 5.9 km

   Sabah's state-level 63rd Malaysia Day celebration will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu on Sept 16 at 8pm. Committee chairman Datuk Jafry Ariffin announced the finalized plans after a courtesy call on the state's head of state, Tun Musa Haji Aman.

4. Ideas Playground 2026 education fair set for Nov 7-8 at SICC in Kota Kinabalu

   4 days ago Daily Express Sabah Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 5.9 km

   The Ideas Playground 2026 event, supported by Sabah's Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will be held on November 7-8 at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The two-day programme aims to expose young Sabahans, especially those from rural areas, to various industries and future career opportunities through activities, exhibitions, and competitions.

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6. Yayasan Sabah Group to host Silam Coast conservation research seminar in Kota Kinabalu

   5 days ago Daily Express Sabah Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 4 km

   The Yayasan Sabah Group will hold a scientific survey seminar and research direction workshop for the Silam Coast Conservation Area from Sept 8 to 10 at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. The event, expected to be officiated by Assistant Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, will gather over 80 participants from research institutions, government agencies and NGOs to strengthen conservation and development efforts.