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MANILA, Philippines – The conflict is hurting Sabah’s tourism.
In Semporna, tourist arrivals dropped by as low as 50 percent, state media Bernama quoted tourism minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen as saying.
The minister sought to correct what she said were mere “rumors” of a tense security situation in Sabah. It is not true, she said.
“In Semporna, the tourism industry has declined 50 percent. I wish to stress here that stability is of most importance. We cannot believe the rumors circulating in the social media,” she told reporters.
The minister opened on Saturday, March 23, the Melaka Bird Park. It is supposed to be Asia’s biggest bird park.
Malaysia is targeting 26 million tourist arrivals this year and 28.8 million tourist arrivals for its “Visit Malaysia Year 2014.” It is courting tourists from China, Russia, India, West Asia, and Australia. – Carmela Fonbuena/Rappler.com
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