Build it and they will come: Mazu statue will draw in millions, says former Sabah CM

Chong (centre) with Liew (right) and the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry's permanent secretary Datuk Mohd Yusrie Abdullah during the meeting.

KOTA KINABALU: Millions of visitors will converge on Sabah's northern Kudat district if the 108-foot majestic Mazu statue (Goddess of the Sea) project materialises, says Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat.

The former Sabah chief minister said he was optimistic about the project, which had been abandoned.