Sabah Tourism Generates RM3.3 Mln In First Five Months Of 2025
Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that the steady rise in visitor arrivals, particularly from international markets, is closely tied to Sabah's strong security framework, which is diligently maintained by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom).
He added that Sabah has recorded zero kidnapping-for-ransom incidents in recent years, underscoring ESSCom's commitment to safeguarding the state's waters and local communities.
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