Kota Kinabalu: Sabah Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun has encouraged tourism industry players to explore new opportunities to spur the State’s economic growth, in line with the State Government’s commitment to supporting the development of the tourism sector.
Masidi, who is also the State Finance Minister, stressed that close cooperation between the State Government and tourism industry players was crucial to strengthening Sabah’s tourism ecosystem and enhancing the State’s appeal as a preferred tourist destination.
“Tourism companies must continue to play an active role in supporting the State’s economic development through a competitive and sustainable tourism sector, in line with the aspirations of Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0,” he said.
Masidi said this during a courtesy call by Sedco Travel & Tours, led by its chairman Mohd Shukor Mumin, at his office here.
During the meeting, Masidi was briefed on the company’s latest developments and its potential to further strengthen the State’s tourism sector and economy, including efforts to expand services that could add value to Sabah.
