Travel news in Tanjung Aru

1. Borneo Adventure Hunt launched in Kota Kinabalu, named global finalist at Auggie Awards

   2 days ago Daily Express Sabah Digital and IoT Sandbox, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 3.3 km

   A Sabah-developed digital tourism campaign combining augmented reality, gamification and location-based exploration was launched at the Digital and IoT Sandbox in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday. Borneo Adventure Hunt, built by Jalin Creative Sdn Bhd and Reviewbah Sdn Bhd, was named a Top 6 global finalist in the Best Location-Based Entertainment category at the Auggie Awards 2026 in Long Beach, California.

2. Matta Fair offers discounts, exciting prizes

   1 week ago Daily Express Sabah Sabah International Convention Centre, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 5.9 km

   The Matta Fair Sabah 2026 will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu from Sept 18 to 20, offering travel packages with discounts up to 80 percent and prizes for visitors.

3. US encourages tourists to visit Sabah as security improves

   1 week ago New Straits Times Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

   The United States is encouraging tourists to visit Sabah following improved security, with its embassy in Malaysia lowering its travel advisory for the region. The announcement was made at the launch of the Freedom 250 campaign in Kota Kinabalu, a three-day event celebrating American independence.