Liew (middle) beating the gong to mark the closing of Karnival Ramah Mesra. Second from right is Taylor.
PENAMPANG: The district is well-known for its homestay operations and thus contributing to tourism growth in Sabah, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew.
Speaking at the closing of Karnival Ramah Mesra (Friendly Carnival) at Dewan Pagansakan Inobong here yesterday, she called on homestay operators to maintain their facilities to meet the growing demand for this type of accommodation from locals and foreign visitors alike.
“Keep up the commendable work, and continue to welcome tourists to Penampang which is rich in the Kadazan, Dusun and Murut (KDM) cultural heritage,” she said.
The carnival was organised by Persatuan Kebajikan dan Kasih Sayang Amal Penampang (PEKKA) led by Remysta Taylor in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival 2024.
Liew, meanwhile, reminded the people to preserve the culture and traditions of Kaamatan Festival.
Taylor expressed his appreciation to the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry for its support for the carnival.
Among the guests were the Ministry’s Political Secretary Vivien Lee, former Penampang Member of Parliament Datuk Donald Mojuntin and Penampang Assistant District Officer, Stanley Sikolis.
