Korean Consul General, Tawau Consul bid farewell to Sabah Governor
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 5): The Governor of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, received farewell visits from the Korean Consul General in Sabah, Yoon Ockchae, and the Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Tawau, Aris Heru Utomo at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Tuesday.
Yoon, who began his service in Sabah in March last year, expressed gratitude to the State Government for its support in establishing the Korean Consulate in Sabah, which commenced operations in September 2023.
He stated that the consulate has facilitated consular services for Korean citizens and strengthened bilateral relations with various parties in Sabah, including through visits by delegations from several Korean regions and institutions.
Additionally, he expressed hope for an increase in Korean tourists to Sabah during Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Aris informed Tun Musa about his reassignment back to his home country after serving in Sabah for 13 months.
He said cooperation between Sabah and Indonesia has had a positive impact in strengthening bilateral relations. The cooperation includes areas such as social affairs, culture, tourism and border security.
'I would like to express my gratitude for Sabah's support and assistance in strengthening bilateral relations, including efforts to protect Indonesian citizens working in Sabah.
'Socio-cultural cooperation, especially between Indonesians and the people of Sabah — particularly in Tawau — can also be further enhanced, in addition to boosting tourist arrivals,' he said after the courtesy call.
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