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Daily Express
22-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Marine Gallery Building project
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 Text Size: The information centre at Simpang Mengayau. KUDAT: Work has begun on the first and largest marine gallery in Sabah which is expected to be completed by May 28, 2027. The project is adjacent to the newly reopened Visitor's Information Centre, another key development also under RMK12 (Twelfth Malaysia Plan). Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the gallery would be supervised by Sabah Parks. 'The gallery will showcase the diversity and uniqueness of Sabah's marine life and feature a highly interactive and engaging educational tourism (edu-tourism) concept, promising another significant attraction to Sabah's growing tourism sector. 'We warmly invite visitors to rediscover the beauty, culture, and natural serenity of the newly enhanced Tip of Borneo,' she said. Meanwhile, the iconic Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, fondly known as the Tip of Borneo, is now officially reopen to the public following a revitalisation project initiated by the Ministry. Advertisement Liew inaugurated the newly-completed Visitor's Information Centre on Monday, underscoring the cultural significance and tourism potential of the site. 'In 2018, the 11-hectare Tip of Borneo was gazetted for public purpose and placed under the care of my Ministry. Since then, we have committed to protecting, enhancing, and promoting this remarkable landmark for the benefit of both locals and international visitors,' she said. The site had been temporarily closed since January 2022 to undergo essential upgrades aimed at improving the visitor experience while preserving the natural charm of the location. Liew said the upgrading project was implemented under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan and works were officially completed on Sept. 30, last year. The Visitor's Information Centre houses facilities such as a souvenir shop operated by Kadaiku, offering locally made crafts and products and a café, set to open. 'The Ministry intends to hand over the management of the area to Sri Pelancongan Sabah (SPS) to ensure more systematic and sustainable tourism operations. Plans are afoot to introduce activities aimed at making the Tip of Borneo a more vibrant destination,' she said. They are part of the Ministry's continued efforts through the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to promote tourism in the area and empower the local economy, while ensuring Sabah's unique landmarks remain accessible, informative, and welcoming. Liew urged visitors to play their part in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of the site. 'Let us work together to keep this iconic destination pristine for future generations. Dispose of waste responsibly, respect the environment, and help us maintain the serenity and natural charm that make this place so special,' she said. Located at the northernmost tip of Sabah, where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea, the Tip of Borneo is one of the most photographed and visited natural attractions in the state, known for its panoramic ocean views and historical importance. Visitors can also look forward to the return of the Music Fest at the Tip of Borneo, scheduled for December this year. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
21-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Tip of Borneo reopens with upgraded facilities
Liew (right) signing the plaque to mark the official opening of the Visitor's Information Centre at the Simpang Mengayau in Kudat. With her are from left: Effendi Mahany (STB Product Manager), Thonny Chee (SPS Chief Executive Officer), Wong Su Vui (member of the Board of Trustees of Sabah Parks), Peter Lintar (Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sabah Parks), and Datuk Josie Lai (Permanent Secretary to KePKAS). KUDAT (May 21): The iconic Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, fondly known as the Tip of Borneo, is now officially reopened to the public following a revitalisation project initiated by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah (KePKAS). Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew officiated at the reopening ceremony on Monday by inaugurating the newly-completed Visitor's Information Centre, underscoring the cultural significance and tourism potential of the site. 'In 2018, the 11-hectare Tip of Borneo was gazetted for public purpose and placed under the care of my ministry. Since then, we have committed ourselves to protecting, enhancing and promoting this remarkable landmark for the benefit of both locals and international visitors,' she said. According to the minister, the site had been temporarily closed since January 2022 to undergo essential upgrades aimed at improving the visitor experience while preserving the natural charm of the location. Liew said the upgrading project was implemented under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (RMK12), and works were officially completed on September 30, 2024. The Visitor's Information Centre houses facilities such as a souvenir shop operated by Kadaiku, offering locally made crafts and products, and a café, set to open soon. 'The ministry intends to hand over the management of the area to Sri Pelancongan Sabah (SPS) to ensure more systematic and sustainable tourism operations. Additionally, plans are underway to introduce activities aimed at making the Tip of Borneo a more vibrant destination,' said the minister. These enhancements, she added, are part of the ministry's continued efforts through its agency, the Sabah Tourism Board (STB), to promote tourism in the area and empower the local economy, while ensuring Sabah's unique landmarks remain accessible, informative, and welcoming. Liew called on all visitors to play their part in maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of the site. 'Let us work together to keep this iconic destination pristine for future generations. Dispose of waste responsibly, respect the environment, and help us maintain the serenity and natural charm that make this place so special,' she said. Located at the northernmost tip of Sabah, where the South China Sea meets the Sulu Sea, the Tip of Borneo is one of the most photographed and visited natural attractions in the state, known for its panoramic ocean views and historical importance. Visitors can also look forward to the return of the Music Fest at the Tip of Borneo, scheduled for December this year. Also present were the ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Josie Lai, Deputy Permanent Secretary II Alesia Sion, Liew's Political Secretary Vivien Lee Mee Peng, Chairman of Sabah Parks Peter Lintar, Director of Sabah Parks Dr Maklarin Lakim, CEO of Sri Pelancongan Sabah Thonny Chee, CEO of Sabapak Eco Remystar Taylor, and STB Product Manager Effendi Mahany. The minister also announced the Marine Gallery Building project adjacent to the Visitor's Information Centre, another key development also under RMK12, which began on November 28, 2024, is expected to be completed by May 28, 2027. Liew said the gallery which will be supervised by Sabah Parks, is set to become the first and largest marine gallery in Sabah. 'Once completed, the gallery will showcase the diversity and uniqueness of Sabah's marine life and feature a highly interactive and engaging educational tourism (edu-tourism) concept, promising another significant attraction to Sabah's growing tourism sector. We warmly invite visitors to rediscover the beauty, culture and natural serenity of the newly enhanced Tip of Borneo,' she added.
Daily Express
21-05-2025
- Daily Express
Tip of Borneo reopens after major three-year upgrade
Published on: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 21, 2025 By: Abbey Junior Text Size: Liew (fourth left) with ministry officials and tourism stakeholders during the reopening ceremony of Tanjung Simpang Mengayau. KUDAT: The iconic Tip of Borneo, or Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, has officially reopened after being closed for over three years for major upgrades. The facelift, led by the state Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry, features a new Visitor's Information Centre with plans for Sabah's first and largest marine gallery nearby. Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew said the site had been closed since January 2022 for improvements under the Twelfth Malaysia Plan, with works completed last September. She said the 11-hectare landmark was gazetted for public use in 2018 and has since been protected and promoted by the Ministry. The northernmost point of Sabah, where two seas meet, remains a top tourist attraction known for its panoramic views and cultural value. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
