Over 200 expected for Sandakan’s historic tree trail on June 28

LocalTravel
13 Jun 2025 • 8:04 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

Sandakan is set to initiate Malaysia’s first historical tree trail on June 28, with plans to enter the Malaysia Book of Records.

The initiative, supported by the Sabah Forestry Department, will be officiated by Sandakan Municipal Council President Walter Kenson and feature 42 tagged trees along the Sandakan Heritage Trail.

Chief Conservator of Forests Datuk Frederick Kugan was briefed about this during a courtesy visit from Sandakan Heritage Trail Chairman Lai King Hang at his office.

window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.defineSlot('/22826383987/dailyexpress_inline', [1, 1], 'gpt-passback').addService(googletag.pubads());googletag.enableServices();googletag.display('gpt-passback');});Over 200 participants are expected to join the trail from Masjid Jamik to Agnes Keith’s House, where the Malaysia Book of Records certificate will be presented.

The event is organised by the Sandakan Heritage Trail Committee and Sandakan Tourism Association (Stan), with support from local authorities and voluntary groups.