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  • ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre Raikan Flavour of Sabah Kaamatan & Taste of Sarawak Gawai

    ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre Raikan Flavour of Sabah Kaamatan & Taste of Sarawak Gawai

    ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre mengumumkan pelancaran rasmi sambutan budaya dan kulinari Flavour of Sabah Kaamatan serta Taste of Sarawak Gawai, yang menampilkan warisan, tradisi dan cita rasa autentik Sabah dan Sarawak dalam satu pengalaman istimewa di tengah ibu kota.

    Majlis pelancaran ini akan disempurnakan oleh YB Chiew Choon Man, Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya Malaysia, yang turut menekankan kepentingan memelihara serta mempromosikan kepelbagaian budaya negara melalui pengalaman kulinari dan budaya.

    Program ini turut disokong oleh Tourism Malaysia serta dijayakan bersama The Native Cafe Sabah dan Mercure Miri City Centre, Sarawak, yang membawa keaslian hospitaliti serta warisan makanan Borneo ke Kuala Lumpur. Inisiatif ini meraikan dua festival menuai ikonik iaitu Kaamatan di Sabah dan Gawai di Sarawak melalui pengalaman makan malam bertema di Kampung Kitchen, ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre.

    Majlis pelancaran akan berlangsung pada Rabu, 10 Jun 2026, jam 7.00 malam di Kampung Kitchen Buffet Restaurant, Level 10, ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Para tetamu akan disajikan dengan hidangan autentik Sabah dan Sarawak, persembahan budaya serta pengalaman gastronomi yang meraikan perpaduan melalui kepelbagaian warisan.

    Kempen ini memberi fokus kepada usaha mempromosikan Sabah dan Sarawak sebagai destinasi pelancongan budaya, memperkenalkan masakan serta tradisi Borneo kepada khalayak lebih luas, memupuk apresiasi budaya dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia serta menyokong pelancongan domestik berasaskan warisan.

    Menurut Pengurus Besar ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Encik Dennis, pihak hotel berbesar hati untuk menjadi tuan rumah kepada sambutan bermakna ini yang menghimpunkan budaya Sabah dan Sarawak di tengah Kuala Lumpur. Beliau berkata program ini bukan sahaja menawarkan pengalaman kulinari, tetapi juga meraikan kepelbagaian yang menjadikan Malaysia unik.

    Bagi promosi Borneo Food & Culture 2026 di Kampung Kitchen, ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre, pengunjung boleh menikmati pengalaman gastronomi Sabah dan Sarawak yang asli dari 17 Mei hingga 31 Mei 2026 bagi Flavour of Sabah Kaamatan, serta 8 Jun hingga 21 Jun 2026 bagi Taste of Sarawak Gawai. Pelbagai hidangan tradisional, bahan tempatan dan persembahan budaya turut disediakan bagi memberi pengalaman yang lebih imersif.

    Harga bufet ditawarkan bermula RM45++ untuk makan tengah hari hari biasa, RM69++ untuk hujung minggu, RM55++ untuk makan malam hari biasa serta RM89++ untuk makan malam hujung minggu. Antara tarikan utama termasuk hidangan autentik Sabah dan Sarawak oleh chef jemputan dari Borneo, persembahan kebudayaan, pameran seni serta pengalaman makan bertema Borneo di tengah Kuala Lumpur.

    Selain itu, hotel turut menawarkan pakej Borneo Food & Culture Staycation bermula RM299 nett bagi satu malam penginapan di bilik standard termasuk satu kali makan malam bufet Taste of Sarawak Gawai, tempat letak kenderaan percuma, akses ke kolam renang infiniti atas bumbung dan gimnasium serta WiFi berkelajuan tinggi percuma. Pakej ini tersedia sepanjang tempoh promosi dan sesuai untuk pasangan, keluarga serta percutian hujung minggu.

    ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre terus komited membawa pengalaman budaya dan cita rasa Borneo ke tengah bandar raya, menjadikan Kuala Lumpur sebagai platform untuk meraikan kepelbagaian warisan Malaysia.

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  • Maxim Supports Kaamatan and Gawai with Free Rides Across Sabah and Sarawak

    Maxim Supports Kaamatan and Gawai with Free Rides Across Sabah and Sarawak

    Maxim E-hailing Malaysia carried out a campaign across six cities in East Malaysia in conjunction with the Kaamatan harvest festival in Sabah and the Gawai festival in Sarawak, offering free rides from key central festival venues. The initiative enabled thousands of residents and visitors to travel conveniently to and from major celebrations, enhancing overall mobility during the festive period. In Sabah, free transfers were provided from events such as the Unduk Ngadau competition at KDCA Hall in Kota Kinabalu, the Fun Fair at Borneo Fun Park in Sandakan, and LikeFest 2026 in Tawau. In Sarawak, specially themed Gawai vehicles operated in Kuching, Miri and Bintulu, offering free rides throughout the celebrations. The campaign also featured vibrant vehicle designs that brought festive visibility to city streets beyond the event locations.

    Maxim further strengthened its cultural engagement through a collaboration with artists from Sabah and Sarawak to produce a limited-edition postcard series inspired by Kaamatan and Gawai traditions. In Sabah, the artwork featured contributions from Rosemary Yvonne Marcus, Logiman J. Gamad and Sabating Ev Baron Kampiau, while in Sarawak, Maxim collaborated with Lim Mei Joo and Amey Sheikh Ali. These postcards reflected local motifs, symbols and cultural heritage, and were distributed free of charge inside festive vehicles. Each passenger received them as a complimentary keepsake, turning everyday rides into meaningful cultural experiences that highlighted the richness of East Malaysian traditions.

    According to Mohd Hazwan Musley, Director of Maxim E-hailing Malaysia, the campaign was designed to combine transport accessibility with cultural appreciation. He said Kaamatan and Gawai represent the living identity and strong community spirit of Sabah and Sarawak, and it was important for Maxim to support both mobility and local cultural expression. He added that the collaboration with local artists through the postcard initiative allowed passengers to experience and take home a piece of East Malaysian heritage, extending the celebration beyond the festival grounds.

    The limited-edition postcards were fully distributed during the campaign period, reflecting strong public engagement and interest. The initiative demonstrated how e-hailing services can go beyond transportation by playing a meaningful role in supporting local culture, promoting accessibility, and celebrating community traditions across East Malaysia.

    Maxim is an international e-hailing service that began operations in Malaysia in 2019 with its first ride completed in Kuantan. Today, the platform operates nationwide, connecting communities across both Peninsular and East Malaysia. With a focus on accessibility, safety and continuous improvement, Maxim provides reliable transport and delivery services through its mobile application available on major platforms. The service also supports flexible income opportunities for thousands of driver-partners, contributing to improved mobility and economic empowerment for Malaysians.