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A proud new chapter begins at Amazing Borneo Tours as the company celebrates the academic achievement of Dr. Lesley Hiew, who has officially earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management (Management) from Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

Amazing Borneo extends its CSR efforts through a heartfelt donation to Woori Jib, a children's home in Sabah.

Kenji Yeo, CEO of Amazing Borneo Tours and founder of SabahTravel.com, shared his journey that has helped shape both adventure tourism and the digital tourism landscape in Sabah. 

In this comprehensive guide, we cover the essential vaccinations recommended for those planning to visit Borneo.

Designed exclusively for seasoned trekkers, the 5D4N Mount Kinabalu 4 Peaks Adventure is a test of grit, stamina, and altitude endurance. Before you book your spot, here's everything you need to know to prepare – physically, mentally, and logistically – for one of Southeast Asia’s most exhilarating mountain experiences.

Ten years ago, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sabah, Malaysia, with its epicentre near Mount Kinabalu. The tremor took just seconds to rumble through the ancient granite massif, but what followed would leave an enduring impact on the people of Sabah, the climbing community, and all who hold Mount Kinabalu close to their hearts.

On 5th June 2015, Mount Kinabalu was shaken by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake. Among the many stories of heroism that emerged that day, two names have remained etched into the memory of Sabah: Robbie Sapinggi and Joseph Solungin.

In 2015, Emily Lim, Sales Director at Amazing Borneo, was leading a school group from Singapore through the start of their six-day programme in Kota Kinabalu. On the morning of their second day, everything changed.

Kaamatan, Sabah’s Harvest Festival, is one of the region's most important cultural celebrations. Held annually throughout the month of May, it marks the end of the rice-harvesting season and is observed by the Dusun, Murut, Kadazan, Rungus, and many other indigenous communities of Sabah.

A new study led by Lesley Hiew, Operations Director of Amazing Borneo and a PhD candidate at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, puts mountain guides under the spotlight. Published in Taylor’s University’s Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, the paper unpacks how guiding in Sabah is evolving, and why it deserves greater recognition.