Yayasan Sabah Group (Maliau Basin Conservation Area) was awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, Tuesday, the first to receive the international recognition in the country.
Yayasan Sabah Director cum Executive Chairman of Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd (ICSB) Dato’ Sri Haji Gulamhaidar Khan Bahadar received the GSTC certification from Regional Managing Director, Vireo Asia Pacific Danny Ng, in a ceremony at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Tuesday.
Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Abidin Madingkir, who witnessed the presentation, said the certification makes Maliau Basin the first destination in Malaysia to receive this international recognition.
“Congratulations to the Yayasan Sabah Group management. Hopefully, the success of Maliau will be a good example for tourism operators especially in Sabah.
“I also hope the Yayasan Sabah Group management will not stop here but continue with the plan to get this kind of recognition for other conservation areas, especially Danum Valley and Imbak Canyon