KOTA KINABALU: Illegal tour and boat operators have been warned to stop their operations immediately. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Pang Yuk Ming said Thursday it seems that it's business as usual for these operators even after the catamaran tragedy involving 28 Chinese tourists on Jan 28. Pang said the tragedy should serve as a lesson to the whole industry and no such incident should recur. Pang said these illegal structures will be demolished in a week and warning letters are being issued to the people involved by Friday. On the meeting, Pang said the authorities and the ministry will see if there is a need for a total overhaul of the tourism industry in the state.

Source: The Star February 02, 2017 12:56 UTC