SANDAKAN
– Tourism Malaysia today, through its Sabah office successfully hosted the
Visit Malaysia 2026 Hunt & Explore Media Race 2026 to showcase Sandakan’s
diverse eco-tourism, cultural, and heritage attractions across media and
digital channels.
Aimed
at positioning Sandakan as a premier destination on Sabah’s east coast, the
programme encouraged participants to explore and experience its unique
attractions while sharing their journey with the mass audiences. The programme
recorded a total of 121 participants from 31 teams, representing media,
influencer and open categories.
Witnessed
by Mr. Khairul Amir Anuar, Deputy Director of Tourism Malaysia Sabah, the race
flag-off ceremony was officiated by YB Datuk Jafry Haji Ariffin, the Minister
of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah at 7.30 a.m. before the participants
headed off to their journey in Sandakan.
Throughout
the day, participants faced various challenges such as interactive photo hunts,
scavenger hunts and race tasks, designed to showcase key ecological and
historic landmarks. The route covered key destinations across wildlife, nature,
heritage, culture and local experiences, including the Bornean Sun Bear
Conservation Centre (BSBCC), Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (SORC),
Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Masjid Jamek Sandakan, One Hundred Steps,
Agnes Keith House, St. Michael & All Angels Church, Puh Jih Shih Temple,
Sandakan Market and San De Gan Café.
-Tourism Malaysia.
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