KOTA KINABALU: Twenty-three years ago, a little known southern Philippines-based militant group called Abu Sayyaf made international headlines when it grabbed 21 international tourists and resort workers from the diving haven of Pulau Sipadan.
KUALA LUMPUR: The decision to withdraw the application for a review of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision on Batu Puteh was based on the advice of former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Apandi Ali, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Sabah Parks has decided to be flexible and allow three dives at Pulau Sipadan, instead of two, effective Oct. 1 to those who have already bought dive packages and registered with Parks.
However, while welcoming it, established operators are worried that a sharp increase in the number of diving permits coupled with new rules may have a negative impact on the world famous and top 10 dive sites