KOTA KINABALU: Four companies conducting sea walking activities on islands in the city have been issued with warnings for breaching regulations.
The warning was issued during an enforcement operation dubbed Ops Patuh TTAR aimed at ensuring that marine tour operators abide by the standard operating procedures (SOP) for recreational activities in the marine park areas (2024), said Sabah Parks on its Facebook page.
Sabah Parks led the operation on the Mamutik and Manukan islands near here, on Monday (April 7).
Apart from the companies, 10 individuals were also served with warning letters, and they were asked to immediately cease all sea walking activities until all SOP requirements were met.
“Tourism operators especially those operating in places under Sabah Parks must always abide by regulations and are aware of the rules,” it said.
It said that all industry players and visitors must respect SOPs set by the park to ensure a safe and harmonious domestic tourism environment.
Sabah Parks will continue to conduct such operations from time to time.
There are three terrestrial parks - Kinabalu Park, Crocker Range Park and Tawau Hills Park - and six marine parks - Tunku Abdul Rahman, Pulau Tiga, Turtle Islands, Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Sipadan Island and Tun Mustapha Park - under Sabah Parks’ jurisdiction.
