LAHAD DATU: Tourists visiting Sabah’s east coast will find it more comfortable as Lahad Datu airport will soon be upgraded, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Mohamaddin Ketapi.
He said a meeting had been held with Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to discuss the development of this airport.
“We also discussed the possibility for the airport to allow bigger aircraft to land.
“With the new tourism development plan in Lahad Datu being drafted, we want not only light aircraft, but also Boeing-type aircraft to land and bring tourists to the east coast of Sabah,” he said when met by reporters after performing Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Nurul Ulum in Kampung Segama here today.
Touching on the Lahad Datu Tourism Development Plan, Mohamaddin, who is also Silam MP, said the plan would be completed in a comprehensive manner involving three state constituencies, namely Lahad Datu, Kunak and Tungku.
“In Silam, there are a lot of tourism products and the blueprint is important to hasten implementation.”
Mohamaddin said the two new initiatives would enhance Lahad Datu’s status and generate economic spin-offs to provide jobs in the east coast of Sabah.
“We expect to see increased employment opportunities of up to 30% in the area,” he said. - FMT
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