KOTA KINABALU: Known as the “Iron Lady” of Sabah tourism, Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks (pic) will always be remembered, thanks to her contribution to turning the state into a renowned national and international tourism destination.
Whether it was her former colleagues at Sabah Tourism Board (STB), tourism players or ministers, all of them agree that Irene was the driving force behind the rise of Sabah as Malaysia’s top tourist destination.
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