Sabah eyes birdwatching boom to boost rural economy


KOTA KINABALU: Sabah tourism authorities are looking into bringing the rural community in its mission to become a leading international birdwatchers’ destination.

Collaborating with the Sabah Birdwatchers Association (SBWA), the state seeks to leverage the organisation’s expertise in identifying potential birdwatching sites across Sabah.

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