Reviving Mazu project to boost tourism

KOTA KINABALU: Former chief minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat believes the revived 108-foot Mazu Statue in Kudat would attract millions of tourists and protect seafarers. Chong credits the statue as an important icon for Kudat and Sabah’s tourism, not religion. He cited the Quan Yin statue’s success in Sanya, which attracts 10 million visitors…

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Kinabalu UNESCO benefits local residents in three districts

The Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark offers numerous benefits and economic opportunities for around 291,300 residents in Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, and Ranau. Covering 4,750 square kilometres and involving 423 villages, it provides avenues for increased income through tourism and cultural preservation. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, highlighted the positive impacts, such as business opportunities…

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Sabah looking at Muslim tourism market

KOTA KINABALU/Nov 25: Sabah is exploring the potential of developing Islamic tourism to make the state a more welcoming destination for Muslim tourists. This initiative is bolstered by a seminar on Muslim-friendly Tourism and Hospitality, which aims to provide insight into Islamic tourism to Sabah tourism stakeholders. The seminar was co-organised by the Sabah Tourism…

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