21 percent hike in tourists to Sabah despite security issue


KOTA KINABALU: The number of tourist arrivals in Sabah continues to rise despite the less than positive news on security in the state last year.

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said 2.5 million tourists visited Sabah, an increase of 21 percent, from January to October, compared to the same period in 2012.

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