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Advancing sustainable city development through inaugural ICSSC 2026
The inaugural International Conference of Sustainable Smart Cities (ICSSC 2026) took place at Kuching’s Imperial Hotel from May 5 to 8, 2026, bringing together delegates from Malaysia, Greece, Thailand, Cambodia and Italy for 4 days of international collaboration and knowledge...
May 8
ITB China 2026 expands 20% and is fully sold out
ITB China 2026, happening this May 26 to 28, 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, is set to bring together more than 900 travel organisations and 1,700 key buyers, with a fully sold-out edition despite the 20% increase in exhibition space compared to 2025.
May 8
BNF 2026 to bring East Malaysian heritage to the heart of KL
The Borneo Native Festival (BNF) will be returning to Central Market in Kuala Lumpur from May 22 to 24, 2026, once again transforming the historic venue into a vibrant hub of East Malaysian culture.
May 7
Sarawak’s first animated musical film to hit theatres in 2028
Sarawak took a meaningful step today in preserving its cultural legacy through the magic of animation. Motion Foundry Sdn Bhd and St Joseph’s Private Education Berhad officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Borneo Cultures Museum Auditorium here this morning.
May 5
2nd Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards to honour excellence across Asia
The Asian Tourism & Hospitality (ATH) Awards 2025-26 is back for its 2nd edition, and ATH Awards Gala Night will take place at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur this May 14, 2026, celebrating outstanding achievements across Asia’s tourism and hospitality industry.
May 4
Nuansa Seni 7.0 showcases timeless beauty & traditional craftsmanship
The 7th edition of Nuansa Seni returns, and was held yesterday evening at The Waterfront Hotel in Kuching under the theme ‘Golden Threads of Borneo – From Ancestral Hands to Global Eyes’.
May 2
Sarawak Delta officially recognised as UNESCO Global Geopark
The Sarawak Delta Geopark has been officially recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark, marking a significant milestone in Sarawak’s efforts to preserve its unique geological, ecological, and cultural heritage while promoting sustainable tourism and community development.
Apr 30
Taste of Borneo Cultural Carnival back for 4th edition
The 4th edition of the Taste of Borneo Cultural Carnival 2026 will be taking over the city of Miri this July, bringing together cultural communities from across Borneo, including Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Indonesia...
Apr 28
HER2026 empowers women through leadership, creativity, digital influence
The HER2026 programme, organised by BorneoTalk as part of the Women’s Leadership Apprentice (PERANTIS) initiative, officially concluded recently, bringing an end to the 3-month programme centred around leadership, creativity and digital influence.
Apr 28
Sarawakku Sayang in Miri records total of 23,959 visitors
The Miri stop of the Sarawakku Sayang (SKS) programme, which took place at the Miri Stadium from April 24 to 26, 2026, welcomed a total of 23,959 visitors during the 3-day event, demonstrating the effectiveness of the government’s outreach approach in engaging with Sarawakians.
Apr 27
Borneo Mazu Cultural Festival back for 3rd edition
The 3rd Borneo Mazu Cultural Festival 2026 will be held this May 3 to 10, 2026 in Kuching, as announced by the Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a press conference yesterday.
Apr 24
Tee.F.Dee to take place May 21 to 23, 2026 at BCCK
The Friendship Diplomacy or Tee.F.Dee 2026 will be happening at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from May 21 to 23, 2026, and is set to become a multi-industry platform that unites art, technology, craft and trade in a single event...
Apr 23
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