Rare rafflesia blooms offer new hope for rural communities


Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (second left)in a meeting with Borneo Eco Tours managing directors Albert Teo (third right) and Timothy Teo (second right) on Tuesday (May 13). Also present is Sabah Tourism Board product division manager Daniel Roman (left).Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (second left)in a meeting with Borneo Eco Tours managing directors Albert Teo (third right) and Timothy Teo (second right) on Tuesday (May 13). Also present is Sabah Tourism Board product division manager Daniel Roman (left).

KOTA KINABALU: Beyond attracting nature lovers, Sabah’s rare and spectacular Rafflesia flowers can empower rural communities by turning conservation into opportunity.

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