Labuan Part Of Malaysia Tourism Roadshow In Uzbekistan, Promotes 5S Attractions, Islamic Cruise
Head of Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Business Council (Tourism) for Labuan Jerry Teo said that the initiative was aimed at promoting Malaysian tour packages and Labuan's unique '5S' - Sea, Sun, Sand, Ship, and Seafood - tourism resources and products.
'The roadshow was a great platform to spotlight Labuan's rich tourism offerings… we were able to showcase not only our natural beauty and marine attractions but also introduce the Islamic Cruise concept,' he told Bernama today.
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