Tourism players hoping Kunak made a destination

Kunak: Local tourism industry players in the district are hoping for cooperation and opportunities to explore the potential of regional tourism products in Kunak, especially in areas that have yet to be developed as a tourist destination.

Many tourism products in Kunak have not been explored like Baturong Cave (pre-history cave) and hot springs (Sungang and Jeleta Bumi hotsprings at Tingkayu).

In the same development, Kunak NT Adventure Sdn Bhd communications supervisor, Azriana Basri said Sarinah Beach area in Pangi is now in the observation of tourism industry players to study how far the area is able to attract visitors.

“Currently, we have received the arrival of tourists from China who come to the Madai Cave and some are looking at local products such as salak fruits grown by locals,” Azriana said.

The tourism industry, if developed, can generate the local economy, including traditional food, handicraft and manufacturing IKS, as well as the growth of homestays that open job opportunities to youths and those interested in the related fields.

Meanwhile Azriana said Kunak NT Adventure is moving forward in the effort to promote and further develop eco-tourism related industries in the region.

She said the company currently offers several packages and services including homestay, scuba diving, and tours to Madai Caves and Madai Waterfalls, hiking ‘itan peak Madai’.

According to her, Kunak NT Adventures is providing its official facebook page for those who want to know about the services available.

Azriana said homestay lodging is available in the Kunak town area where visitors can easily visit the destination of their choice.

Meanwhile, Kunak Adun, Norazlinah Arif said that Kunak will face changes when the tourism industry is developed in the area. – Ibrahim Tabir

Source: Daily Express