Wong said Sabah has world-class flora and fauna which is coveted by naturalists around the world, but the lack of direct flights into the east coast districts was still a hindrance to its tourism potential.“We already have the infrastructure ready, but there are no international flights. We have a lot of potential here but the nearest flight is Kuala Lumpur, three hours away,” she told reporters after launching the 13th Borneo Bird Festival here.
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“We can definitely accommodate more people. We have upgraded infrastructure at the Rainforest Discovery Centre which allows for better and more viewing platforms.Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman said that the international event is highly supported because of how it is run by the local birdwatching community.
Noredah said birdwatching is a lucrative and popular activity for naturalists and specialist local guides are in high demand.Birdwatching is a popular activity among nature enthusiasts in Sabah given the 660 bird species recorded for Borneo, including 68 known endemics. It is understood that Sepilok alone is home to 19 Bornean endemics.
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