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He said this after chairing a special meeting in Kuala Lumpur with representatives from Motac, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Sabah Police, Sabah and Labuan Marine Department, Semporna District Office, Sabah Tourism Board and others, following several incidents involving tourists in the state.
“It is very unfortunate that Sabah, as a popular tourist destination in Malaysia at the global level, is now beginning to tarnish its image due to the incidents that occurred throughout this year, which has even affected the national tourism industry,” he said in a statement on Thursday.Tiong added it is important for all departments and stakeholders involved, including the tourism industry itself, to show commitment and address these issues immediately to restore tourist confidence.
Tiong also said other matters discussed in the meeting include the need for scuba diving instructors to have a recognised and regularly updated license, ensuring the quality of instructors, the qualifications of scuba diving instructors must be exhibited and fully scrutinised before allowing them to carry out any activity as an additional screening, guaranteeing the quality of diving experience for tourists, and addressing hygiene issues in the accommodation environment.
He also urged the state government to monitor and improve the quality of local tourism, as a better experience will increase the confidence of tourists, as well as potentially attract tourists to return to visit the same destination, stimulate economic growth and create job opportunities.
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