Sabah mulls limiting the number of tourists into state’s islands


Malaysia Book of Record managing director Datuk Danny Oi (left) presenting a certificate to Marine Parks director Paul Basintal (right) and witnessed by Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun. A new Malaysian record has been set with the planting of 3,040 coral seedlings at the Tunku Abdul Rahman marine park by staff of the Malaysia Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Sabah Parks and dive masters.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is looking at limiting the number of tourists into islands in the state to prevent the destruction of their ecosystems.

However, state Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said they are not rushing into making any decision as the commercial aspects must be considered.

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