Kiulu farmstay shows the way to sustainable tourism

Bangkuai (third from right) with Teo (third from left), Tuwin (second from right) and Sikong (right) after the signing ceremony.

KOTA KINABALU: Villagers in the rural Kiulu area, some 60km from here, can finally call themselves proud owners of a community-based tourism project.

After eight years of being guided by Borneo Eco Tours, the Kiulu Farmstay has now transitioned from the private tour company management to the capable hands of the local communities.