Fish-bombing deaths have not affected tourist arrivals, says Sabah minister


KOTA KINABALU: The Semporna fish-bombing incident, which saw two Chinese tourists and a local dive instructor killed, appears to have had minimal impact on the tourism outlook there.

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said as tragic as the incident was, no tours have been cancelled.

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