Visit Tambunan Year good, timely: Musa

Tambunan: The Sabah Government remains committed in intensifying and developing the tourism sector as a catalyst for economic growth, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.

He said the State Government, through the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC), was focusing on key sectors, especially the tourism sector, to achieve a strong and sustainable economic growth.

“It is therefore important that all parties continue to step up efforts to accelerate progress and promote the tourism sector in Sabah regionally and internationally.

“Although there are some concerns among tourists, such as the outbreak of disease in several countries, but the State’s tourism sector continues to show a positive development because we have various destinations as attractive options,” he said when launching “Visit Tambunan Year 2017”, here, Wednesday night.

Meanwhile, commenting on the event, Musa said the launch of Visit Tambunan 2017 was a good move and timely.

“This is because not only is Tambunan booming with numerous developments, but it (Tambunan) is famous for its beauty and has a uniqueness of its own,” he added. Also present at the event was Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Joseph Pairin.

Pairin, who is also Tambunan Assemblyman, said the inspiration to make Tambunan a tourist destination in Sabah had long been planned.

“Tambunan has many tourist attractions, including Gunung Trus Madi, Mahua waterfalls and its colourful history,” he added.

Tambunan district is a highland area located in the interior of Sabah, about 81 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu.

The area is surrounded by rice fields with about 70 villages and most of its population comprise the ethnic Dusun.

Source: Daily Express