{"id":2612,"date":"2023-11-09T07:12:50","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T07:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/2023\/11\/09\/sabah-unesco-triple-crown-status-to-woo-wildlife-enthusiasts\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T08:17:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T08:17:17","slug":"sabah-unesco-triple-crown-status-to-woo-wildlife-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2612","title":{"rendered":"Sabah UNESCO triple crown status to draw wildlife enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-id=\"2609\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003328129-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003328129-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003328129-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003328129.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A British natural history publisher, John Beaufoy, praises Sabah&#8217;s UNESCO triple-crown achievement for its potential to ignite global interest in the state&#8217;s exceptional wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status, specifically Kinabalu Park, is expected to become a top wildlife destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beaufoy, an avid wildlife enthusiast, believes this recognition will draw more visitors, particularly from the UK, to explore Sabah&#8217;s rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"2610\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003628129-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003628129-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG-20231107-WA003628129.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, alongside Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK, Datuk Zakri Jaafar, unveiled the Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark and launched a bird guidebook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This UNESCO recognition not only elevates Sabah&#8217;s status but also promotes Malaysia internationally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is expected to attract UK tourists interested in Malaysia&#8217;s unique flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabah is now one of three destinations globally to achieve the prestigious triple-crown status from UNESCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recognition reflects Sabah&#8217;s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A British natural history publisher, John Beaufoy, praises Sabah&#8217;s UNESCO triple-crown achievement for its potential to ignite global interest in the state&#8217;s exceptional wildlife. 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