Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai flanked by Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke and acting Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Tom Shepherd .
Among those present at the dinner were Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke and Acting Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia Tom Shepherd. The group collectively urged him to convey their appeal for lifting the travel advisories to the Australian and British diplomatic representatives attending Sandakan Day, saying that the advisories are a significant deterrent for potential tourists.