Papar positioned as Sabah's next tourism hub with major developments

LocalTravel
19 Jan 2025 • 11:24 PM MYT
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By: Hayati Dzulkifli

PAPAR: The district is poised to become a key tourism hub in Sabah, with major projects in the hospitality sector and the development of a new township.

Its Member of Parliament, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said that three significant tourism projects, including a luxury Intercontinental Hotel and Resort in Melinsung and a five-star resort in Kampung Suangon, are set to boost Papar's image and the state's tourism industry.

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The Sabah government will also construct a cultural complex in Kinarut, scheduled for a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan 25, as a new attraction and a hub for rural economic products.

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Local leaders are working to establish a comprehensive tourism ecosystem, integrating rural tourism and local products to elevate Papar as a premier destination in Sabah.