RM72 million tourism boost for Sabah under 12th Malaysia Plan
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), has approved 77 development projects in Sabah totalling more than RM72 million under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Deputy Minister of Motac Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said one of the projects is the Tourism Facilities Improvement Project in Layang-Layang, Mount Kinabalu.
Four other major projects that are currently underway covering the areas in Kinabatangan, Lok Kawi, Sipadan and Manukan.
“All of this demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring Sabah is at the forefront of sustainable tourism, thus contributing to the economic and social progress of all the people,” he said.
Khairul, who is also the Member of Parliament for Batu Sapi, said this when officiating the Handover Ceremony of the Tourism Facilities Improvement Project in Layang-Layang Area, Mount Kinabalu at the Interpretation Centre, Kinabalu Park, on Friday.
He commended the State Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry and Sabah Parks for successfully organising the programme.
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