tourism epps

MT. CONER TOURISM HUB, SEMPORNA

EPP 1 : PROJECT 03

TOURISM SECTOR

SIPADAN MANGROVE RESORT (SMR)

EPP 1 : PROJECT 02

EPP 1 : BORNEO’S MARINE PARADISE

SEMPORNA RESORTBY SUDC

EPP 1 : PROJECT 01

DESCRIPTION

Located in the heart of Semporna town

Semporna is the gateway to the world’s famous islands such as Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, Mataking Island etc.

The resort offers an exclusive, elegant and affordable accommodation service complete with high end facilities to cater both domestic and foreign tourists

Phase 1 (13.41 acres)• 101 rooms water chalets

Phase 2 (10.95 acres)• Shop lots (40 units)• 2-storey commercial centre (2,200

sq. m.)• 3-star hotel

Phase 3 (17.06 acres)• Future development

ALORIE LEPA LEPA BY JEWEL OF MABUL DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD

EPP 1 : PROJECT 04

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Upgrade and enhance the quality of tourism industry by

providing a better infrastructure and accommodation services.

• Opportunities for the locals to be involve in businesses thus increasing their income.

• Job opportunities for the locals.• Increase the level of tourist satisfaction.• Enhance the infrastructure of Semporna town thus

making the town more attractive to tourists.• Increase the number of tourists and length of stay.• The first eco-friendly resort in Semporna.

• Aggressive promotions and marketing.• Work with inbound tour operators to provide more

attractive tour packages.• Public Funding for the access road.• Complete the construction of the resort on time.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Cleanliness in Semporna is a major concern.• Access road to the site.• Social problems such as street beggars in town.• Increase the length of stay of tourists.• Most of the islands are not promoted.

• Work with the local authorities to maintain the cleanliness and overcome the social problem of the town.

• Public funding for the access road.• Offer an attractive packages for the tourists.• Promotions and marketing through collaboration with

tour operators and relevant agencies.

DESCRIPTION

Semporna is the gateway to the beautiful tropical islands, amazing coral reefs, crystal clear blue water, fascinating marine habitats, and the world famous dive site at Sipadan Island. There is a need to establish “Mt. Coner Tourism Hub” at mainland Semporna to provide international standard accommodation, infrastructure, hospitality facilities and services, connecting to central logistics support (road, sea, and air), tailored adventure holiday packages, and on top of all to oversee the needs of the diverse tourists

The Mt. Coner Tourism Hub envision a satellite town exclusively zoned for tourists seeking safe and quality vacation in Sabah

100 acres private land

15-20 minutes to Semporna town; accessible by road and sea

The Hub where tourist can plan to visit any of the 4 destinations:• Islands, Coral Reefs & Dive Sports Adventures• Wetland Adventures• Rainforest Adventures (Maliau Basin, Danum

Valley, Tabin Wildlife)• Mini Conservation Parks (in the hub)

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• A new satellite town exclusive for tourists, 100

acres has been identified at the Main Land Semporna that can accommodate and retain larger group of tourists at any point of time.

• Double tourist arrivals by 2020 targeting family group and professionals. The average annual tourists (i.e. divers) arrival in the State is about 43,000.

• Increase tourist spending at the Hub to an average RM8,000.00 per trip by 2020.

• Increase average length of stay to 6D5N and for foreign yacht to 1 month by 2020.

• Create about 2,000 job opportunities in semi-skilled and low-skilled jobs.

• Create business opportunities for local entrepreneurs in the provision of fresh foods, seafood, fruits, handicrafts, cultural dance and exhibitions, and others.

• Create conservation block (research and development) in the Hub.

• A proper development plan for the land with endorsement obtained from the Majlis Daerah Semporna and District Office.

• Aggressive marketing and promotion in and outside the country.

• The Hub will ensure all accommodation facilities and various services offered in the Hub are of international standards.

• The Hub will engaged qualified trainer in the hotel and services industry to conduct continuous training for the workers in the Hub to upkeep highest standard of service.

• Occasionally a community dialog with the heads of the local community and local entrepreneurs to explain the role and existence of the Hub.

• Championing the course for conservation; coral reef, wetland and rainforest.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Apply Seafront Land of 200 acres from the

State Government.• Development at wetland and seafront.• Disposal of solid and non solid waste from

flowing/getting into the sea.• Maintain full Security alert at all time.• Licenses to Operate to operate Helicopter

Services, Marina Club and Cruise Terminal• Conservation• Maintain Quality Service on all services

rendered at the Hub.• Marketing & Promotion targeted at family

group and professionals.

• To present a strong proposal and request to the District Office for the application of government land and if titled land, a request for acquisition/purchase.

• To conduct EIA and soil study for all developments at wetland and seafront.

• To engage consultant to work with internal team and to propose effective ways to manage the disposal of solid and non solid waste generated form the Hub.

• A police base to be set up at the Hub. All security personnel will undergo PDRM basic police training.

• The Hub will register its membership with STPC and MTB to gain access into their marketing and promotion networking world wide.

DESCRIPTION

To create a New Gate Way to Sipadan by providing appropriate facilities catering high end divers. Beside catering for the divers, SMR plans to also provide facilities for recreational activities for the family members of the divers. The 200 acres Aquaculture Park and 700 acres Mangrove Reserve island would potentially provide new eco-tourism experience to the guests. Not forgetting, there are many animals rooming freely around the up river which could also be turned into an attraction for nature lovers

SMR plans to support R&D activities on Mangrove and Coral as part of the conservation efforts. To this end, facilities such as basic laboratories facilities, research centre and interpretation rooms would be provided

The calm water at the sea provide another opportunity to promote sea activities and also the transportation of using sea plane. SMR has a helicopter (R44) which could be deployed to provide “joy-ride” trip round Sipadan island. Included in the master plan, SMR has allocated areas for marina facilities for yacht

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Achieve tourist spending to RM2,100/day by 2020.• Achieve at least 50% average daily occupancy rate at

the resort by 2020.• Provide 100% F&B services to all guests. • Have at least 50% of guests spending for leisure

activities provided i.e. water activities, scuba diving, and helicopter daily by 2020.

• Achieve at least 50% average daily usage rate at the marina by 2020.

• Job opportunities = 2,825. • Quality jobs for locals for marine-based tourism e.g.

marina and spillover effects e.g. yacht and boat repairs.• Social benefits: R&D opportunities for nature

conservation purpose; nature awareness through river cruising and mangrove trails.

• Aggressive promotions and marketing e.g. target for Hong Kong and China for divers’ market, then for other long haul markets.

• Produce high-value seafood and crops at the aquaculture and organic farm.

• Gain support from authorities in river control, marina development, and aviation service provision (seaplane?).

• Liaise with universities and research bodies to set up research initiatives.

• Public Funding.• Set up mangrove conservation centres, nature trails, etc.

with the advice from Forestry Department.• Complete construction of the resort.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Safety risk due to wildlife in the river.• Road conditions and access from public main road.• Mangrove and marine conservation.• Possibly disruptive power supply.• Compliance and licensing for marina and possible

aviation operations.

• Consideration to construct water gate/net to block crocodiles coming downstream. This may disrupt villagers’ life – still in consideration.

• Public funding to upgrade access road.• Promote involvement from universities and research

bodies to set up research centres here to spearhead conservation initiatives.

• Renewable energy generation – wind, biomass gastification.

• Work closely with authorities to ensure compliance.

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Double tourist arrivals by 2020• Increased average length of stay by 4 days• To put Mabul on the map as one of the best diving

spot• Job opportunities 221• Social benefits: Promote other island specially the

Tun Sakaran Park; divers are aware of other dive spots thus have more options to choose from.

• Quality jobs for locals from its marine based tourism and spill over effects

• Aggressive promotions and marketing; ie for the other islands and dive sites

• Liaise with local authority and gaining their cooperation and support in making the town more cleaner

• Engagement with tour operators to provide more attractive tour packages

• Marine environment protected through sustainable tourism activities – over burdening reefs, marine resources will not help dive/tourism activities in the long run

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Overall cleanliness in Semporna a major concern• Road conditions and access (to SUDC chalet, SMR,

Mt Conner-Satellite hub)• Jetty in town• Law compliance – work permits, land use

conditions, building by-laws, license (tourism, accommodation, boat, trading license, operator without license)

• Safety & Security; Small-time/budget diving operators who compromise on safety, decompression chamber at Navy Base not easily available to public

• High numbers of “indeterminate people” who cannot be employed legally and bomb/poison fish; kids begging on street

• Marketing – most islands not promoted• Human capital – insufficient dive masters for future

growth

• Upgrade Semporna to town status with municipal council. Town planning for the satellite town

• Integrated waste management for Semporna, satellite town & islands

• Proper jetty • Stronger policies (ban shark finning, tourism

guidelines), enforcement and monitoring against fish bombing and cyanide fishing

• Status of indeterminate people clarified and resolved

• Apply World Heritage Site status for Semporna Priority Conservation Area (including Sipadan and Borneo Barrier Reef)

• Policy to ensure minimum 6D/5N packages if want to dive Sipadan; bidding process for the quota

DESCRIPTION

Located near Tun Sakaran Marine Park in the waters of Semporna, and the Coral Triangle, which has the world’s highest marine biodiversity

The resort offers an exclusive, elegant and luxurious accommodation complete with unique facilities to cater for both domestic and foreign tourists

Alorie Lepa Lepa aims to play its part for the development of tourism in Sabah that will not only benefit all stakeholders but also serves to add a new dimension to the local tourism industry and complement the government’s effort in achieving its objective under the Sabah Development Corridor initiative. It is envisaged that Alorie Lepa Lepa will also be the start of a trend that will bring high profile global personalities to Sabah for their vacations and leisure trips and add glamour to our international tourism sector

EPP 2 : COASTAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

EPP 2 : PROJECT 02

TOWN CENTRE C2 - Town Centre - 38 ha

RESORT C2 - Resort 1 - 33 haC2 - Resort 2 - 32 haC2 - Resort 3 - 34 haC2 - Resort 4 - 26 haC2 - Resort 5 - 13 haC2 - Resort 6 - 38 haC2 - Resort 7 - 55 ha

RESIDENTIAL C2 - Residential 1 - 14 haC2 - Residential 2 - 23 haC2 - Residential 3 - 32 ha

MARINA C2 - Marina - 8 ha

OPEN SPACE C2 - Open Space - 11 ha

Community Tourism ZoneResortTown CentreResidentialOpen SpaceBuffer/ Forest Reserve/ Mangrove ParkGolf Course

LEGEND:

River / LakeMarinaProposed New RoadProposed road ugradeCoastal Forest TrailNew Bridge

EPP 2 : PROJECT 01

DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER 1: Sulaman Lema’as (355ha)

DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER 2: Ambong Bay & Environs (357ha)


LEGEND:



RESORT C1 - Resort 1 - 42 haC1 - Resort 2 - 42 haC1 - Resort 3 - 10 ha

RESIDENTIAL C1 - Residential 1 - 21 haC1 - Residential 2 - 37 ha

PARK & OPEN SPACELagoon & Mangrove Park - 87 haOpen Space - 3 ha

GOLF COURSE18 Holes G.C - 98 ha**Coastal Forest Trail (Within Lema’as Forest Reserve)

DESCRIPTION

Sulaman-Lema’as tourism development cluster comprises of a prime coastal piece of land bordered by the Sg. Sulaman which creates the natural barrier to Tuaran township and the South China Sea to the West and Lema’as Forest Reserve to the north. This is the southern most development cluster identified for high quality tourism development.

DESCRIPTION

Ambong Bay offers a number of extensive development options of a high standard. In addition, there is a prime coastal land on the southern side of the southern headland and within the northern bay slightly to the north of the northern headland. The opportunity exists to create a higher quality environment including sea water quality by introducing waste management and sewerage treatment facilities which would not only support high quality tourism development but also serve the surrounding villages.

EPP 2 : PROJECT 03 EPP 2 : PROJECT 04

DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER 4: Nothern Eco Coast (1547ha)

DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER 3: USUKAN BAY & ENVIRONS (310HA)


RESORT C3 - Resort 1 - 30 haC3 - Resort 2 - 17 haC3 - Resort 3 -22 haC3 - Resort 4 - 13 haC3 - Resort 5 - 15 haC3 - Resort 6 - 13 haC3 - Resort 7 - 5 haC3 - Resort 8 - 9 haC3 - Resort 9 - 10 haC3 - Resort 10 - 46 ha

RESIDENTIAL C3 - Residential 1 - 24 haC3 - Residential 2 - 16 haC3 - Residential 3 - 37 ha

MARINA C3 - Marina - 5 ha

OPEN SPACE C3 - Open Space - 24 ha


LEGEND:



RESORT C4 - Resort 1 - 106 haC4 - Resort 2 - 98 haC4 - Resort 3 - 129 haC4 - Resort 4 - 98 haC4 - Resort 5 - 88 haC4 - Resort 6 - 104 haC4 - Resort 7 - 93 haC4 - Resort 8 - 103 haC4 - Resort 9 - 86 haC4 - Resort 10 - 138 ha

RESIDENTIAL C4 - Residential 1 - 89 ha

MARINA C4 - Marina 1 - 26 ha

GOLF COURSE36 Holes G.C. - 273 ha

OPEN SPACE Open Space - 63 ha


LEGEND:


DESCRIPTION

Usukan Bay provides an opportunity for more extensive marina development as well as development inside the bay area. In addition, it includes the highly attractive Usukan Island to the northwest where a resort primarily on the seaward side of the island is proposed. There are a few villages within the Bay itself and the area has been designated as a community tourism zone to protect the intergrity of the village lifestyle. The other village development is primarily on the northern part of Usukan Bay which has been proposed for village-based activity. The Usukan Bay also includes areas that have been declared as ‘Usukan Port’.

DESCRIPTION

Characterised as an 18km coastal strip with a number of small bays and attractive headlands separating beaches initially before expanding out into longer and wider beach areas in the central part of the cluster and to its north.

Cluster 4 starts north of Kg. Rampayan Laut and unlike the southern development clusters, is an area lacking in existing infrastructure to leverage off. The extent of infrastructure support is, therefore, more extensive for Cluster 4.

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• The West Coast tourism development zone will capture at least 60% (1.7 million) of tourist arrivals

via KK. • Improvement of infrastructure and basic facilities and amenities in the district (100% treated

portable water, 70% getting electricity supply, 70% access to road, 30% receiving proper sewage treatment / waste facilities

• Improvement in living standards and increase economic opportunities for the local populace i.e. service providers as skilled & unskilled jobs in resorts, local guide, boat rental operators, sales of handicraft & fresh produce, cultural show case etc.

• Additional job opportunity totaling 7,294 by 2020 from coastal tourism development.

• Setting up of a West Coast Development Authority (to be decided by the Government) to implement the coastal tourism master plan

• The development authority to serve as a one stop centre to implement the key tourism and related development components.

• Sufficient manpower and expertise within the development authority to handle implementations of the coastal tourism master plan.

• Provision of infrastructure, e.g. road, electricity and water supplies and sewage treatment/waste management.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Poor road access i.e. single lane, narrow, etc. (Sulaman road – 0.89 km) or no road access to most

part of the development clusters (need bridge crossing Sg. Sulaman – 400m, 2.5 km branch off road to Kg. Lok Pisuk, 15.05km new road and upgrade of Penimbawan Rd, poor or no supply of electricity and portable water and no waste management system, 2.7km proposed upgrade of branch off road to Kg. Lok Nunuk, 13km proposed new road linking Ambong and Usukan Bay etc.

• Lengthy time to get approval for funding – funds required for infrastructure to jump start the development has not been given priority.

• Overlapping in land ownership/native customary right claims.• Consolidation of land (164 land titles).

• Upgrade the Sepanggar - Sulaman road and the other infrastructure, e.g. Tuaran and Mengkabong bridges etc.

• Carry out aggressive marketing and promotion of Cluster to foreign investors

TOURISM SECTOR

Resort Hotel1

1

1 Spa Complex & Clubhouse22

Bungalow House33

Fisheries Site4

4

Resort Villa5

5

5 Villa Clubhouse6

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Hotel7

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Kiddie Club8

8

BOH (Back of House)9

9

Spa Center10

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Restaurant / Car Parking

EPP 2 : COASTAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

SULAMANGA RESORTSEPP 2 : PROJECT 05

ALILA RESORT AND LAGOON RESORT BY TEKUN CEMERLANG SDN BHD

EPP 2 : PROJECT 06

DESCRIPTION

Located at Sulaman Cove, along the West Coast tourist belt of the island Borneo• 40 minutes drive from the Kota Kinabalu City Centre and International Airport• 60 minutes drive to Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South East Asia and a

world heritage site• 40 minutes boat ride to Mantanani Island, a world class dive site• 15 minutes drive to 3 international golf courses• 10 minutes drive to Tuaran, the nearest Town

The Resort is flanked by mangrove forest reserve with 1.2km beach front. The forest reserve is the oldest in Sabah, gazetted by the British Government in 1930’s

The reserve form natural habitats for proboscis monkeys, birds, etc. It offers huge tourism products like river and lake cruises, board walks, water sports, etc.• Service Apartments (8.1 Acres)• 161 units studio apartment

The Resort will be managed by international renowned resort operator, offering an exclusive and elegant accommodation complete with personalised services and facilities to cater both domestic and foreign tourists

Main Resort (23.5 acres)• Service Apartments (8.1 Acres)

DESCRIPTION

Dalit Bay already has the highly successful 420 room Shangri-La Rasa Ria coastal resort

The Alila resort and lagoon resort planned will offer a highly attractive cluster of 5 star tourism development, current missing in Sabah

The development proposed includes 2 resorts, an agreed Alila branded resort and villa development and a yet to be branded resort and villa development (referred to as the Lagoon site)

The resorts will offer exclusive and luxurious accommodation with unique facilities catering for international and domestic visitors

The resorts support a number of environmental and cultural projects within the Dalit Bay area to enhance community values and prosperity

The resort will be the catalyst to stimulate other internationally branded resorts and villa properties to establish in the West Coast Tourism Zone

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Tourist spending RM14,000 per head per trip.• Average length of story 7 days.• Additional income from eco-tour and aqua activities• No of jobs created : construction - 355 pax, operation – 465 pax• Social benefits : quality jobs for locals both direct employment and outsourcing

of marine and farm produce.

• International promotions and marketing• Professional training of local staff to the highest standard of hospitality service.• Liaise with local villages for both employment and marine / agro produce

outsourcing.• Financing packaging.• Environment conservation – Enforcement on protection of both Sulaman

Channel / Lake and forest reserve.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Sustainability of Forest Reserve threatened by encroachment• Road Condition & Access• Marketing (the area is not well promoted)

• Strong Enforcement • Road upgrading (including the access) road to project.• Apply RAMSAR Site Status• International renowned resort operator

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Build additional 432 5 star rooms in the Cluster 1 of new coaster development

area along with 131 villas• Increase visitor spend (overnight visitors on average to RM1,229 per day by

2020 up from RM420 currently)• Assist to double visitor arrivals by 2020 to Sabah overall• Increase average length of stay by 1.5-2 days overall to Sabah• Increase the net economic benefits associated with higher spending visitors• Ensuring over 590 full time direct onsite jobs are available• Improved environmental standards are generated including improved water

quality particularly in the riverine lagoon area, beach maintenance program, mangrove forest reserve restoration program

• Social benefits including linked to improved education programs, associated school visit programs, sustainability of fishing areas, sustainability of local employment

• Increasing sustainable jobs for locals from a variety of hotel, marine related tourism, cultural experience and handicrafts, retail etc.

• Support for planning approval of the site• Ensuring that education and training programs are developed early for local

people to be appropriately trained for the development jobs• Engagement with tour operators to provide attractive tour packages and

servicing as part of value adding• Funding to be secured• Marine environment enhanced through sustainable tourism activities to improve

marine resources with support of neighbouring Fisheries Department • Providing a true 5 – 6 star internationally branded product currently not available

in Sabah

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Improving access to neighbouring Department of Fisheries site as well• Improvement in road conditions and access generally • Improved jetties for accessing recreational and other vessels • Addressing marine biodiversity threatened by over fishing and water quality• Address encroachment into mangrove forest reserve by offering to undertake

plan of management and ongoing monitoring• Enhancing local culture and production of handicrafts etc• Ensuring that local people are engaged in employment as a priority

• Integrate waste management into town supply and create best practice model for sustainability

• Ensure high quality jetty and waterfront access available• Work closely with the Tuaran District to ensure economic outcomes and social

outcomes are achieved• Work with District Office and State Government to ensure mangrove forest

reserve plan of management is developed and maintained

TOURISM SECTOR

EPP 3 : NATURE ADVENTURE

IMBAK CANYONEPP 3 : PROJECT 03

MALIAU BASIN, MALIAU TOURISM COMPLEX & INARAD TOURISM ZONE

EPP 3 : PROJECT 02

SANDAKAN NATURE & WILDLIFE / ELEPHANT SANCTUARY

EPP 3 : PROJECT 01

DESCRIPTION

Sandakan is situated at east coast of Sabah and is the second largest town in Sabah and main gateway to nature and wildlife. Sandakan can be access 40 minutes flight from Kota Kinabalu and about 6 hours by road

Sandakan has a famous eco-tourism destination such as Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center, Rainforest Discovery Center, Sepilok Mangrove Forest, Turtles Islands Park, Sugud Conservation marine conservation area (Langkayan Islands), Gomantong caves and Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary as the last remaining forested floodplain in Asia and important area for elephant, rhinocerous, tembadau, orangutan and water birds and other animals and forest

New activities to be introduced in Sandakan to attract higher tourism spending:• Development of Borneo Elephant Sanctuary in Kinabatangan• Upgrading of existing tourist accommodation and provision of high end accommodation

Borneo Elephant Sanctuary (BES) is located in lot 8 of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kinabatangan District, 2KM from the main road connecting Sandakan and Lahad Datu. A 25-hectare site has been identified for BES which has a capacity for keeping between 40-50 elephants

BES would become the centre of conservation for the Borneo Pygmy Elephants in Sabah by 2020, providing world-class resources and training related to conservation and ex-situ management of Asian elephants

BES development will include facilities for elephants including night stalls, exercise yard, bathing area, holding area, elephant treatment Centre (clinic, pharmacy, sick bay and quarantine, laboratory and post mortem facilities), office building and training and Interpretation Centre (multipurpose room, AV room, library and exhibition/information/reception)

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DESCRIPTION

Imbak Canyon – Sabah’s Botanical Canyon is the newest conservation area, is one of the last frontiers of contiguous lowland forest with scenic view, has high abundance of medicinal plants and presence of nearby local communities. The area has potential for bio-prospecting initiatives.

PETRONAS has committed funding amounting to RM6 million to implement programmes, namely Environmental Education, Public Awareness, Community Outreach, Capacity Building and Research as well as preliminary works towards the construction of the Imbak Canyon Studies Centre.

Studies Centre

• Accommodation (resthouse, hostel and VIP house) with total occupancy of 327 pax

• Other facilities: office, staff houses, researcher quarters, conference room, mini-theatre, scientific laboratory, Environmental Education classroom, library.

• Jungle trails, observation tower, suspension bridges and canopy walkway

• Sponsorship pledged by private company (survey works, conceptual plan completed; occupation permit obtained, architectural plans in progress)

40 room high-yield nature lodge

Tree House complex (high-yield facility)

• Main Lodge• 4 chalets

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DESCRIPTION

Maliau Basin – Dubbed “Sabah’s Lost World” has unique forest types and scenic view. The area’s most outstanding characteristic is the abundance of waterfalls of various shapes and sizes which are sure to awake visitors’ senses

MB Research Stations

• Additional research stations with capacity of 20 pax per station – investor acquired Seraya(N04°45’49.3”; E116°56’11.2”)Lobah(N04°45’48.9”; E116°55’13.5”)Rafflesia(N04°46’39.4”; E116°54’11.3”)

Maliau Tourism Complex (GPS coordinates: E116°56’ 42”; N04°35’ 04”)

• 40 room nature lodge• 25 room motel• R & R Complex (stalls for handicrafts/

souvenirs, restaurants, convenience store)• Theme Parks• Gas Station• Bus/Taxi terminal

Cable Car

Inarad Tourism Zone (GPS coordinates: E116°56’ 05”; N04°56’ 05”)

• Linumunsut Research Station (Rest house, National History Centre)

• 40 room high yield Nature Lodge

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DKey OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?What are the expected outcome of this EPPs• Increase tourist arrival to MB by 3,753% in year 2020• Provide job opportunities totalling 1,071 by year 2020• Increase economic activities for locals communities

Describe why will this EPP be successful in Sabah• There is demand for rainforest nature adventure due

to depleting of the resource globally• Iconic value (DV, MB and IC) earmarked for World

Heritage Cluster Nomination• Niche market – Research/Education Tourism

• Logistics (road access) to be in place• Investor participation

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLANWhat are the issues and challenges that will hinder the success of the EPP • Bad access road • Difficulties in attracting high end resorts to

set business which mainly due to lack of good infrastructures

• High marketing and publicity costs

What additional items that needs to be implemented to overcome the key challenges• Upgrade MBCA access road (32 km)• Construct/upgrade Pinangah – Lake Linumunsut

access road (at Inarad Tourism Zone)• Widen investor pool (open to foreign investors)

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• What are the expected outcome of this EPPs

• Increase tourist arrival by 9746% in year 2020• Provide job opportunities totalling 679 by year

2020• Increase economic activities for locals

communities • Describe why will this EPP be successful in Sabah

• There is demand for rainforest nature adventure due to depleting of the resource globally

• Iconic value (DV, MB and IC) earmarked for World Heritage Nomination

• Niche market – Research/Education Tourism


KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• What are the issues and challenges that will hinder

the success of the EPP • Bad access road • Difficulties in attracting high end resorts to

set business which mainly due to lack of good infrastructures including good road access

• High marketing and publicity costs

• What additional items that needs to be implemented to overcome the key challenges• Upgrade ICCA access road – From Jalan Tongod

to Imbak Canyon Studies Centre via Kg. Imbak and Jln. Imbak (40 km)

• Widen investor pool (open to foreign investors)

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Increase length of tourist stay in Sandakan and Kinabatangan areas • Overall improvement to existing products and services will increase tourist

arrivals to Sandakan and Kinabatangan from 142,146 (2010) to 279,623 (2020) and increase tourist spending from RM1,849 to RM3,675, creating 447,490 room nights and 503 (inclusive of BES) number of jobs.

• BES will be a new unique nature wildlife adventure experience contributing to RM7.7 million to overall Sandakan tourism GNI in 2020

• Promote good image of Malaysia as a conservation conscious country at international level

• Add value to existing product and diversify tourism productactivity/products with a new unique and meaningful attraction.

• Increase marketing for Sandakan/Kinabatangan• Support from state and federal government to construct and maintain the

access road to BES• Support from NGO/investor to fund operational and maintenance cost of BES• Improve standard of products and services in Sandakan/Kinabatangan• Upgrade existing tourism products

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Poor public transportation and road access to nature area• Lack of naturalist (birds watching, biodiversity, flora and fauna)• To make tourists to stay overnight in Sandakan town (usually day trip from KK to

visit Sepilok only)• Lack of night life and entertainment activities• Development and maintenance of 2km access road to Borneo Elephant

sanctuary• Private sector “Buy-In” to upgrade/maintain their product/ facilities

• Attractive Tour packages – development of new tour package and repackaging of existing product for Sandakan/Kinabatangan

• Marketing campaign required to target market such as local and international tour and travel agent or volunteer program to establish market awareness of the BES

• Upgrading of Sandakan Airport• Proposed redevelopment of Sandakan Town ie improved public access and

tourism use of the Sandakan Waterfront• Bus operator to Kinabatangan area (private)• Apply certification for Kinabatangan as GBH (Global Biodiversity Hub)

TOURISM SECTOR

EPP 3 : NATURE ADVENTURE

DANUM VALLEY KOTA BELUD - KINABALU PARK 2ND HUB

ASIATIC ORGANIC FARM SDN BHD (KALABAKAN WELLNESS CENTRE)

EPP 3 : PROJECT 04 EPP 3 : PROJECT 05

EPP 3 : PROJECT 06

Kg. Melangkap Kappa

Sempadan TamanLaluan asal pendakian daripada Melangkap Kappa ke Eastern Plateau

Cadangan sub-stesen/pos kawalan

Cadangan laluan baru (Miniangkap Route) pendakian daripada sub-stesen/pos kawalan

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• What are the expected outcome of this EPPs• Increase tourist arrival by 631.4% in year 2020• Provide job opportunities totalling 410 by year

2020• Increase economic activities for locals

communities • Describe why will this EPP be successful in

Sabah• There is demand for rainforest nature

adventure due to depleting of the resource globally

• Iconic value (DV, MB and IC) earmarked for World Heritage Nomination

• Niche market – Research/Education Tourism


KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• What are the issues and challenges that will

hinder the success of the EPP • Bad access road • High marketing and publicity costs

• What additional items that needs to be implemented to overcome the key challenges

• Upgrade access road – Silam to BRL linking BRL, DVFC & USM Tourism Facility (50 km)

• Widen investor pool (open to foreign investors)

DESCRIPTION

Danum Valley – Playground for wildlife is one of the few locations in Sabah where visitors have high possibility of sighting wildlife. Danum Valley has world renowned leading field research station in the tropics, on par with Barro Colorado Island in Panama and La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica.

Field Centre

• Additional rest house (60 beds) by 2020• Existing accommodation (resthouse,

hostel, VIP house & researcher quarters) with total occupancy of 130 pax.

• Other facilities: office, staff houses, researcher quarters, conference room, mini-theatre, scientific laboratory, Environmental Education classroom & lab.

• Jungle trails, observation tower & tree platforms, suspension bridges and canopy walkway.

• Mosti funded 100m Global Atmospheric Watch (GAW) Tower with latest scientific lab equipment; one of two unpolluted tropical forest site in the world other than Brazil.

• Existing 31 room Borneo Rainforest Lodge catering for high yield tourism.

Ulu Segama-Malua Tourism Facility (80 beds)

• Currently under construction

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DESCRIPTION

Kinabalu Park is one of Sabah’s top nature tourism destination especially for climbers to the highest mountain in South East Asia, Mount Kinabalu. In 2010, a total of 266,676 visited the park of which 47,613 were climbers. Overcrowding during weekend and public holidays is foreseen to be one of the environmental issues confronting the Park especially the park is a World Heritage Site. Hence, there is a need to spread visitors load and to better control visitors access to the park.

Facilities and Attractions at the 2nd Hub:• Development of round the mountain trails and

hut systems• Major car park facility, Low’s Gully trail, boat

ride along Sg. Panataran, camping site, bird watching trail, new route to the existing Miniangkap Route, etc.

• Viewing platform and Parks information centre• Development of accommodation (100 chalets),

2 restaurants and retail space

DESCRIPTION

Asiatic Organic Farm Sdn Bhd is a JV company between Yayasan Sabah Group and Asiatic Lumber Industries Sdn Bhd.

Started as organic farm to produce various indigenous herbal plants and food supply.

20 units of chalets are almost completed now equipped with the various facilities to cater for 60 participants of “Wellness Program.” Dr Nip Wing Kan, professionally trained in Metaphysics has designed several programs to address major illness and physical problems including diabetes, obesity, hypertension and addictions.

With its proximity to the Maliau Basin (10km), the Wellness Centre could also be the station for visitors who are interested to take a helicopter ride to view the “Lost World.”

The Wellness Centre is conducting R&D on cultivating high value mushrooms and other plants which are rich with nutrition and high potential in healing properties for many diseases.

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Additional climbers to Mount Kinabalu from

the 2nd Hub.• More options for visitors to visit Kinabalu Park.

i.e. from Kota Belud site.• Addressing overcrowding/congestion at

Kinabalu Park Headquarters.• Provide niche market for adventurous

climbers to summit of Mt. Kinabalau (7 days 6 nights).

• Potential to provide greater support for accommodation facilities to be developed around Kinabalu Park from Kota Belud side.

• Additional job opportunities totaling 504.

• Development of basic infrastructure.• Funding for infrastructure development. • Detailed feasibility and assessment study of

the 2nd Hub.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• General location of the 2nd Hub has been

identified, however the exact location has not been assessed yet.

• Poor road condition (i.e. from KB-Ranau Bypass to Kg. Melangkap).

• Absence of basic infrastructure such as road, electricity, potable water supply at the new hub (entry point at Kg. Melangkap).

• Upgrade the gravel road (7km) from KB-Ranau Bypass to Kg. Melangkap.

Key OUTCOMES OF THE EPP/ KPIS WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?• Achieve average daily number of at least 90

participants for the Wellness Program for 40 weeks a year by 2020.

• Achieve annual revenue of at least RM5.0 million from sales of herbs.

• Achieve annual revenue of at least RM2.5 million from sales of organic farm produce i.e. vegetables, fruits, goats, chicken, etc.

• Achieve annual revenue of at least RM2.0 million from sales of bird nest produced by swiftlet farming.

• Job opportunities: 480 by 2020.• Social benefits: nearer stop to access Meliau Basin

and heli-service for air view; attract more eco-tourists to this nature adventure site.

• Promotions and marketing – especially for long-haul market desiring high quality wellness program in an eco-friendly environment.

• Research and development of high-value organic products e.g. herb, vegetables, fruits, livestock, bird nest, etc.

• Research and development of world-class high quality wellness programs.

• Operations of heli-aviation services around or even into Meliau Basin.

• Work with inbound tour operators to provide more attractive tour packages.

• Public Funding for improvement of accessibility.• Complete construction of the facilities in time.

KEY CHALLENGES MITIGATION PLAN• Poor condition of road accessibility to the site, and

also within the site.• Disruptive power supply.• Operations of Heli-aviation services .• Biotechnological support to the R&D for high-value

organic products, especially herbs and bird nest.

• Public funding for improvement of the access roads, and connecting roads within the site.

• Facilities for renewable energy generation – biomass gastification, research and development of energy plant plantation for this purpose.

• Build helipad.• Advisory and funding support from universities and

research bodies to R&D for high-value organic / biotechnological products

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