Mounting calls for int'l airport in Sandakan


KOTA KINABALU: Tourism players are calling for Sandakan to be developed as Sabah’s second international airport, saying it is key to unlocking more economic opportunities and attracting visitors beyond Kota Kinabalu.

Sandakan Tourism Association president Teo Chee Kim said the east coast town is positioned to serve as a strategic international gateway, especially at a time when Sabah’s tourism connectivity is under pressure.

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