The Sun Daily
PETALING JAYA: The Sabah government has issued a stern warning to tourists about handling starfish in local waters, emphasising that such actions violate marine conservation principles and could result in significant penalties.State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew confirmed that authorities are taking a zero-tolerance approach to wildlife interference after a recent incident near Tanjung Aru where a tourist was filmed collecting starfish while paddleboarding.“The protection of our marine ecosystems is not optional—it’s fundamental to Sabah’s commitment to sustainable tourism,“ Liew stated…
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Sabah officials issue warning to tourists: Hands off Starfish
PETALING JAYA: The Sabah government has issued a stern warning to tourists about handling starfish in local waters, emphasising that such actions violate marine conservation principles and could result in significant penalties.State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew confirmed that authorities are taking a zero-tolerance approach to wildlife interference after a recent