Sabah looks at new areas to welcome tourists
KOTA BELUD, March 20 — The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry is exploring new areas with the potential to be developed into exciting tourist destinations.
Its permanent secretary, Datuk Ginun Yangus said this was part of efforts to draw the international community to the state.
“The places rich in natural beauty and with the potential for eco-tourism development include Kadamaian in Kota Belud, Keningau, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort and Sungai Kinabatangan in Sandakan.”
He said this when met at the launching of the Kadamaian Nature Challenge 2016 by Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak, who is also Usukan assemblyman, at the Taginambur town field, here, today.
On the extreme sports event, Kadamaian Tourism Association chairman Walter Kandayon said such a progamme could promote Kadamaian as an eco-tourism spot.
The event, organised by the association, attracted over 300 participants from all over the country. — Bernama
Source : The Malay Mail Online
