If you are a fresh graduate exploring career opportunities in Malaysia’s tourism and travel industry, choosing the right place to start matters. Tourism is not just about selling trips. It involves planning, operations, marketing, digital platforms, coordination, and, at the end of the day, delivering experiences that make people happy.
Amazing Borneo is a Sabah-based tourism company that offers fresh graduates the opportunity to learn how real-world tourism works, from behind-the-scenes planning to on-the-ground execution. For those who want hands-on exposure, meaningful responsibility, and long-term growth in travel, this is a place where learning is practical and impact is visible.
What Amazing Borneo Does
Amazing Borneo is a licensed tour operator and destination specialist rooted in Sabah and Sarawak, with its work increasingly extending to clients and markets beyond East Malaysia. The company is directly involved in the planning and delivery of travel experiences, working closely with local communities, accommodation providers, guides, transport operators, and conservation partners.
This includes designing itineraries, coordinating logistics, managing suppliers, supporting guests before and during their trips, and ensuring that experiences on the ground are well-organised, safe, and memorable. In addition to leisure travel, Amazing Borneo also handles MICE, teambuilding, corporate travel, and incentive trips, which involve more complex planning, coordination, and client requirements.
Alongside tour operations, Amazing Borneo is active in destination marketing and digital tourism, managing and growing several major travel platforms. This digital work supports tourism operations by helping travellers and corporate clients plan their trips, understand destinations, and make informed booking decisions. Amazing Borneo is involved in content creation, digital strategy, and social media management for many of these platforms, ensuring accurate information, clear communication, and consistent engagement before and after travel.
Building on its strong foundation in Borneo, Amazing Borneo has also begun expanding its reach to West Malaysia, working with partners and clients beyond East Malaysia. This allows team members to gain exposure to a wider range of markets, traveller profiles, and business opportunities.
For fresh graduates, this means exposure to both hands-on tourism operations and the digital and business systems that support them, within a company that continues to evolve and grow.
Why Fresh Graduates Thrive at Amazing Borneo
Amazing Borneo is structured to give early-career professionals real responsibility and learning opportunities.
Fresh graduates can expect:
- Direct exposure to tourism operations, including itineraries, logistics, and supplier coordination
- Opportunities to work across functions such as marketing, reservations, content, digital platforms, operations, finance support, and customer service
- Practical understanding of how tourism products are priced, sold, and delivered
- Hands-on involvement in storytelling through websites, campaigns, and social media
- Close collaboration with experienced team members rather than layered corporate hierarchies
This environment suits graduates who want to learn by doing and who are curious about how tourism works beyond what travellers typically see.
Jordanne Tiffany, Virtual Tour Executive
Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah graduate
"Joining Amazing Borneo as a fresh graduate gave me the opportunity to learn through real work rather than observation alone. I was entrusted with actual responsibilities, which helped me understand how tourism operations function on a day-to-day basis.
The experience pushed me to be more independent, improve my problem-solving skills, and become more confident in handling tasks and information. Working alongside experienced team members also helped me develop a more professional approach to my work and better understand industry expectations."
Ellyana Dius, Customer Care Specialist
University Putra Malaysia graduate
"As a fresh graduate, I started my journey at Amazing Borneo as an intern and was grateful to be given the opportunity to continue working here full-time. Everyone here is very kind, supportive, and always willing to help, especially when I’m unsure about certain information. The team is welcoming and makes it easy to feel comfortable from the start.
I really appreciate the company culture, which allows us to build close relationships with one another. The opportunities to join fam trips, team building activities, company dinners, and fairs have helped me gain better industry knowledge, enhance my skills, and strengthen team bonding. Overall, it has been a great place to learn and grow."
Richelle Tiong, Sales Consultant (North Borneo Cruises)
University Malaysia Sabah graduate
"I first learned about Amazing Borneo during my fifth semester at UMS, when our lecturer invited Dr. Lesley Hiew, Operations Director, to speak to our class. His insights into the tourism industry left a strong impression on me, and I knew then that I wanted to pursue my internship with Amazing Borneo.
Starting as an intern, I was exposed to areas beyond my academic background, including finance, which challenged me and accelerated my learning. Over time, I transitioned into a full-time role and later moved into the Sales Department at North Borneo Cruises, where I found a position that suited both my personality and strengths. The journey has allowed me to grow professionally, build confidence in guest communications and tour promotions, and gain real-world experience across different functions."
Suitable Backgrounds and Entry-Level Roles
Amazing Borneo welcomes fresh graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Relevant fields include, but are not limited to:
- Tourism and hospitality
- Marketing, communications, and media
- Business, management, finance, or accounting
- Sales, customer relations, and service-oriented disciplines
- Environmental studies, sustainability, or social sciences
- Any discipline with strong communication, organisational, or problem-solving skills
Entry-level roles may span marketing support, digital content, operations coordination, reservations, finance and administrative support, customer experience, and project-based assignments across multiple platforms and brands.
Learning, Growth, and Career Development
Fresh graduates typically gain a broad foundation in their first year, learning how different parts of the tourism business connect, from product development and digital marketing to operations, finance, and customer satisfaction.
Amazing Borneo believes in being fair and unbiased when it comes to growth and advancement. Opportunities are given based on capability, consistency, and alignment with the company’s values, not seniority or background alone. Team members who show initiative, skill, and commitment to the company’s vision are trusted with greater responsibility over time.
Career progression may lead to specialisation in areas such as destination marketing, digital platforms, operations management, partnerships, or leadership roles within the organisation.
Company Culture and Working Environment
At its core, Amazing Borneo is in the business of making people happy. Every tour planned, every itinerary refined, and every piece of content published serves one purpose: to ensure guests have meaningful, enjoyable, and well-managed experiences in Sabah and Borneo.
The working culture emphasises clarity, accountability, and teamwork. Team members are encouraged to understand the purpose behind their work, ask questions, and contribute ideas. While tourism can be fast-moving and demanding during peak periods, the environment is collaborative and grounded in shared responsibility.
The company also places strong importance on responsible tourism, community engagement, and long-term sustainability, which shapes how projects and partnerships are approached.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is suitable for fresh graduates who:
- Are genuinely interested in tourism and travel
- Prefer hands-on learning over purely theoretical work
- Are comfortable working across different tasks and teams
- Want to build a long-term career in the tourism industry
To apply, submit your resume to hr@amazingborneo.com with a brief introduction explaining your interest in tourism and Amazing Borneo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a tourism or hospitality degree to apply to Amazing Borneo?
No. While graduates from tourism and hospitality backgrounds are welcome, Amazing Borneo also hires fresh graduates from fields such as marketing, business, finance, communications, environmental studies, and other relevant disciplines. We even have team members from science and engineering fields. What matters most is your willingness to learn, take responsibility, and contribute meaningfully to the team.
Is Amazing Borneo suitable for fresh graduates with no prior work experience?
Yes. Many roles at Amazing Borneo are suitable for fresh graduates with little or no prior industry experience. Training and guidance are provided, and learning happens largely through hands-on involvement in real projects and day-to-day operations.
Will I be limited to one role or department at Amazing Borneo?
Not necessarily. Fresh graduates are often exposed to multiple functions, especially in their early stages, to help them understand how different parts of the tourism business work together. Over time, team members may specialise based on their strengths and interests.
Are there opportunities to work on corporate or MICE projects at Amazing Borneo?
Yes. In addition to leisure travel, Amazing Borneo handles corporate travel, incentive trips, and MICE-related projects. These projects involve more structured planning and coordination and offer valuable exposure to business clients and larger-scale operations.
Are there opportunities at Amazing Borneo beyond Sabah?
While Amazing Borneo is rooted in Sabah and Borneo, the company has begun expanding its reach to West Malaysia and has sales offices in Singapore, Australia, and Japan. This allows team members to gain exposure to a wider range of markets and clients.