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Crackdown on illegal Sabah tourism operations linked to Chinese investors

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Crackdown on illegal Sabah tourism operations linked to Chinese investors

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Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing led a two-day enforcement operation in Tawau, Sabah, targeting illegal tourism operations. The operation uncovered unlicensed water chalets, illegal homestays, and unauthorized aquaculture farms, allegedly controlled by Chinese investors despite appearing locally owned. Inspections of tour buses, tourism premises, boats, and jetties resulted in summonses for various offences, including operating without permits and exceeding passenger limits. Tiong called for investigations and emphasized that while foreign investment is welcome, illegal activities will not be tolerated.

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