In response to Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Christina Liew's call for the development of new tourism products, new tourist destinations in Sabah have been proposed by two organisations.

There's the proposed Outdoor Education Facility (within a jungle setting) offering real jungle experience on a 10-acre piece of privately-owned land at Kg Ulu Sawatan, Kimanis, owned by Borneo Outdoor Expeditions (along the Keningau-Kimanis Highway), which is opposite the Sabah Parks Sub-Station and connected to the Crocker Range National Park.

There's also the proposed development of a Hakka Museum and Village by the Basel Christian Church of Malaysia (BCCM), Sabah, on a 40-acre plot of land on the way to Kudat before Simpang Mengayau (Tip of Borneo).

"Given that the tourism industry is basically private sector-driven, the two proposals will be great initiatives to boost tourism growth in Sabah. Other than the world-renowned Tip of Borneo, the Hakka Museum and Cultural Village, which aims to showcase the history and culture of the early Hakkas in Kudat, will become yet another tourist attraction," Liew said.

She welcomed the proposals and requested the parties concerned to come up with proposal papers for the ministry's consideration. With regards to the Outdoor Education Facility, the minister expressed concern for visitors' safety, protection of wildlife in the area and the role of the Sabah Parks.

"We have to be very clear on these aspects to avoid liabilities," Liew said.