Monday, June 16, 2008

Sabah need promotion!

Foreign investors should tap into the vast economic potentials in Sabah, a state that is rich in natural resources and has diverse natural attractions supported by a stable political environment.

Sabah provides an ideal climate for economic development as well as trade and investment opportunities.

The state had pragmatic policies and strategies that not only guarantee long-term economic and political stability but also increase prosperity and the people’s quality of life.

The federal and state governments are committed to create conducive business climate, improve quality of life and a pleasant environment for the people generally.

plus points for investing in Sabah that included not just its strategic location in the region and the many natural wonders of the state but also the prevailing peace and harmony in spite of the more than 32 ethnic groups living in Sabah.

Sabah is located within a three- to six-hour flying radius from many major Asian cities including Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok and Singapore making it an ideal hub for tourism.

It has a host of natural attractions, the most notable being Mount Kinabalu which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is just minutes away by boat from the city and popular for those who love the sun and sea, while Sipadan Island is already renowned as one of the world’s best diving spots.

On the east coast of Sabah, visitors can see nature up close and rare and endangered species such as the orang utan, proboscis monkey and Borneo Pygmy elephants.

In recognition of the vulnerability of Sabah’s unique flora and fauna, the government has gazetted the Lower Kinabatangan into a sanctuary for widllife and converted many areas into protected state parks and forest reserves.

Some of the famous conservation areas are Danum Valley, Imbak Canyon and Maliau Basin, all of which provide a different perspective on the immensity and unsurpassed beauty of Sabah.

There are even environmental education centres for people to know more about the state’s flora and fauna at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan and the Wildlife Park in Lok Kawi.

We need an avenue to promote Sabah as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the region.

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