KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) has recognised individuals and organisations who have played key roles in promoting the state’s tourism through the Friends of STB Recognition Awards.
Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai presented the awards during the welcoming dinner for participants of Tumimung – The Art of Digital Storytelling, held here on Friday.
Recipients included Leon Kuan as Socialite of STB (Local), Mem Umie of Mem Umie Travel and Tour under the Industry Player category, Places Malaysia Media for Organisation, international content creator Mikey Bustos as Socialite of STB (International), and N. Deriy Jor as Passionate Contributor.
Joniston, who also chairs STB, said the awards acknowledge the valuable role of digital content creators and industry players, while hinting that culture may be adopted as a future theme for Tumimung in line with Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
The two-day event featured discussions and sharing sessions with conservation leaders, entrepreneurs, and digital storytellers, and concluded on Saturday with a treasure hunt and tree planting activities.
