The State Government will be looking into a compromise for locals regarding the entry fees into Sabah Parks attractions which have garnered conflicted views.
This came after the announcement of the literal hike in the Mount Kinabalu climbing fees and, more recently, the entrance fee to the Poring Hot Springs. Netizens were divided on the issue, with some seeing it as necessary for upkeep in the revival of tourism, and others viewing it as an unjust taxation upon children of the land.State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew said locals especially should not view the hikes by percentage.
Give us some time, this is only my second week,” she said when met after the Society of Hope Sabah fundraising dinner at Hakka Hall, on Friday. Its President Josephine Hadikusumo said the event was to raise RM300,000 for 10,000 schoolbags for students in the B40 group in the State’s rural areas. “Tonight is only the beginning of something bigger. If we cannot do it in 2023, we will continue and strive to meet the goal next year.
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