KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 The appointment of former world No. 1 shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei as the state’s tourism ambassador has received flak from many Sabahans who feel that the role should be reserved for those with a stronger connection to Sabah. Sabahans expressed their discontent on.
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 27 Famed Malaysian athlete Datuk Lee Chong Wei has been chosen by the Sabah government to promote the state as a tourism destination. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Arifin said the former world badminton champion has accepted the role from October.
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 Action has been taken against a senior member of staff of the Sabah Wildlife Department who has been accused of sexual misconduct. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Arifin said that the department had acted according to the rules and regulations.
Not many are aware that ‘dark tourism’ extends far beyond the paranormal realm which includes war and memorial sites, prisons or locations with a dark history that can offer unique experiences for tourists visiting Sabah.
“There is immense potential in developing this new tourism product which not only spur deeper interest and appreciation of Sabah’s history, rich folklore and cultural heritage but also provide a totally new experience for local and international tourists,” said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Jafry Arifin.
Speaking at the virtual launching of the Combining Ecotourism and Dark tourism: Potential of new Tourism Products for Sabah Parks workshop, Jeffrey said the discussion is aimed at exploring mutual growth prospects for ecotourism and dark tourism which can be developed by Sabah Parks as new tourism products.
He said there are many elements in dark tourism which generate intrigue among visitors on a c
Trees with cavity and signs of disease chopped down.
KOTA KINABALU: Casuarina trees that are at least 20 years old along the Tanjung Aru beach were chopped down over the weekend amid questions over the future of the beachfront area.
Officials said the trees were not in good condition, but netizens questioned whether they were removing the trees as part of the plan to proceed with the much debated Tanjung Aru Eco Development (TAED) project.
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment minister Datuk Jafry Arifin said the trees were deemed unhealthy and posed safety risks.
He said he got this information from Kota Kinabalu Mayor Noorliza Ag Alip.