More recreation and ecotourism facilities in store for Lahad Datu

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LAHAD DATU: More recreational and ecotourism facilities are in store for Lahad Datu in line with the fast development pace taking place in this east coast district of Sabah, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said.

He said that apart from meeting an increasing demand for such facilities, it would also bring about benefits to the conservation areas in the district.

“It is for this reason that the state government approved RM4.2 million to develop Mount Silam,” he said in his speech at the launch of Menara Kayangan Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Tower of Heaven) at Mount Silam, here yesterday.

His text of speech was read by Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.

Musa said that the facility would complement existing ecotourism attractions in the east coast of Sabah such as Danum Valley and Tabin Wildlife Sanctuary.

The 33-metre tower on top of Mount Silam is located in-between two forest reserves, namely VJR Sepagaya and Sepagaya Class I Forest Reserve, giving visitors a panoramic view of Darvel Bay and other areas in Lahad Datu.

Mount Silam has a unique attraction — the presence of a red crab species endemic to Borneo, scientifically known as Geosesarma aurantium. — Bernama