Govt mulls turning Madai Caves into tourist attraction


KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Okt -- Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi berucap pada Majlis Perasmian 'Swedish Fashion & Design Stories' di Balai Seni Negara, hari ini. --fotoBERNAMA (2018) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

KOTA KINABALU: Known for its birds’ nests, the Madai Caves in Kunak district have long been the habitat of a huge number of swiftlets.

According to attractionsinmalaysia.com, the Idahan people hold harvesting rights and have been harvesting nests in Madai Caves for over five centuries.

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