Tourism being empowered in Kunak

KUNAK: Tourism is being empowered in Kunak especially involving interesting destinations in the area under the management of Sime Darby Plantation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd here, said Sabah Health and People’s Wellbeing Assistant Minister Norazlinah Arif (pic). She said investors keen to enter into a co-operation to develop the tourism sector in Kunak could send their working papers. “We are waiting for the working papers of several companies, namely, investors who are interested to manage attractive places with tourism potential in the Sime Darby area.   “The working papers must be handed to the district tourism committee latest by the end of February,’’ she said. Norazlinah, who is also Kunak State Assemblywoman, said this when met at the Sabah level National Anti-Drugs celebration, here. Norazlinah said Sime Darby itself would also be involved in the discussions on the working papers in March. “The joint discussions are to arrive at agreements on the selections of suitable companies who are capable and can afford to develop and look after the tourism areas in question,’’ she said. - Bernama   For the record, several attractive tourism spots in the Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd area include a mud pool (Binuang), site of Japanese rule, Japanese army tunnel, oldest oil palm museum in Borneo and natural hot spring (Sungang). Among the interesting tourism destinations in Kunak included Madai Cave and Madai Waterfall, Seven Wells, pre-historic site (existence of the first man) in Tingkayu. Source: Daily Express
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Sabah welcomes tourists, investors: Liew

KOTA KINABALU: The new State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal is open to visits by tourists and investors from any country. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Christina Liew (pic) said Sabah is known for its natural beauty, radiant sunset, rich cultural heritage and friendly and hospitable people. “Our doors are open and we welcome tourists who are keen to visit Sabah and investors who intend to explore trade and investment opportunities here. Sabah has plenty to offer – we are blessed with Mount Kinabalu, Sabah Parks, pristine forests, beautiful beaches, offshore islands, Pulau Sipadan which is endowed with the best diving site in the world, exotic wildlife as well as fresh and succulent seafood.   “Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, is found in Sabah, and so is the world’s tallest tropical tree,” she said when launching the inaugural 2019 Mass Hakka Unicorn Traditional Dance Sport Festival at the Suria Shopping Mall, Sunday. It was organised by the United Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Hakka Association (USFTLHA). Liew, who is also Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, commended the United Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Hakka Association for having organised the festival as this is one way of preserving the Chinese culture for future generations. She urged the overseas participants to help promote Sabah in their respective countries. “The Government through the Ministry and Sabah Tourism Board is making a concerted effort to promote Sabah as a premier tourist destination. When you return home, do share your memorable Sabah experience with your families, friends and colleagues, and encourage them to choose Sabah as their vacation place,” she said.   USFTLHA President Michael Ng said 26 unicorn dance troupes from China, Hong Kong and Malaysia participated in the festival. They included troupes from Hakka Associations in Sabah. Also present was Kota Kinabalu Member of Parliament Chan Foong Hin. Source: Daily Express
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