Kota Kinabalu: Not even the most remote village in Sabah would be excluded from initiatives to use tourism to enhance the livelihood of the rural poor, said Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.
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“As most rural folks are farmers, we also see great potential in translating agricultural activities into agro-tourism experiences,” he added. Among Kota Marudu’s established tourism products include Walai Tobilung Kg. Minansad, Sorinsim Sub Station, Kokobuan waterfall Eco-Tourism Kg. Gana, Liogu Noruod Kg. Sungoi, Togudon Geo Tourism Kg. Togudon, Liogu Stamping Kg. Marak Park, and Mt. Cochrane Kg. Kirangawan.
Ranau has established Tagal Luanti, Tagal Nalapak, Tukad Gonipis Kg. Tudan, Bombon Marakau, Lugas Hill Eco-Tourism, Tiang Lama Eco-Tourism, Lugas Hill, Tinagas Cultural Centre Kg. Sinurai, Tagal Thinkoyodon Malinsau Darat, Wasai Gondou Eco-Tourism Kg. Tinindoi, Batu Payung Campsite, Kg. Mangkapoh Handicraft Centre, Meridi Eco-Tourism, and Trigona Eraros Farm.