The late Tina Rimmer named Sabah's first cultural icon

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun (second from right) paying his last respects to Sabah artist Tina Rimmer prior to her funeral on Saturday. Standing beside him is Tina's grandniece Shona Lewin.

KOTA KINABALU: The late artist Tina Rimmer is the first person to be named as Sabah’s cultural icon.

State Tourism, Culture and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun handed over the Sabah Cultural Heritage Council certificate to Tina’s grandniece Shona Lewin at her funeral here on Saturday.