Main road signs in Sabah to be in English, Chinese

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah proposed to have dual-language (Chinese and English) road signs in the city for the convenience of tourists.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman (pic) said road signs with both the languages in major roads in the city would boost tourism and foster better ties between people of various races in the country.

“Sabah continues to receive tourists from China and having dual road signs would really boost tourism,” he said when launching the 2017 Chinese New Year carnival at Padang Merdeka here Monday.

Musa said people should continue respecting each other for the sake of unity, progress and development.

Some 200 stalls selling all sorts of Chinese modern and traditional food, beverages, souvenirs and other Chinese New Year goodies have been set up at the carnival.

Those wanting to sample the types of food prepared by, among others, the Hakka, Cantonese, Hainanesse and Foo Chow should take the opportunity to visit the carnival.

Earlier during the launching ceremony, traditional Chinese drums and gongs were played.

Source: The Star