Johnsons Gallery timely, says NGO
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 Text Size: 'The gallery will serve as a time machine, giving the visitors a glimpse of old Sandakan before it was almost totally destroyed during World War Two,' Lai said. SANDAKAN: Tourism players and stakeholders here praised the State Government for the planned initiatives amounting to RM1.25 million designed to lure more visitors to the district, especially the planned setting up of the Johnsons Gallery. Lai King Hang, Founder and Chairman of Sandakan Heritage Trail, said the Johnsons contribution to Sabah and Sandakan tourism through their Hollywood movies are well known.
Advertisement 'Hence, creating a new gallery within the vicinity of Agnes Keith's House is long overdue. 'This American couple is well-known for documenting Sandakan, especially its wildlife and people in Abai in the 1920s and 30s. 'The gallery will serve as a time machine, giving the visitors a glimpse of old Sandakan before it was almost totally destroyed during World War Two,' he said, in a statement. Lai and his team from Sandakan Heritage Trail also took the opportunity to brief the Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew, about their latest project of QR tagging prominent trees along the trail at Agnes Keith's House.
Advertisement 'One can also find the tree planted by Harry Keith, the husband of Agnes Keith who was the first Conservator of Forest in Sabah,' he said. Also present were CK Teo President of Sandakan Tourism Association, Dr Arthur Chung, Lily Aw, among others. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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