Sustainable tourism vital

XXxxx: Santiago taking a closer look at one of the places of attraction in Malaysia at the Asean Tourism Photo Exhibition held at the Asean-China Centre in Beijing. On the left is Malaysian Embassy counsellor for tourism Azizah Aziz.

BEIJING: Striking a balance between tourism sector growth and environmental protection is vital, said Malaysia Tourism’s Sarawak office director Suriya Charles Buas.

In this regard, Malaysian authorities have been engaging locals to monitor the behaviour of tourists, while at the same time educating them on the dos and don’ts.