Ministry revokes licences of tour operators in catamaran tragedy


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 26 Mar 2017

A file photo of the missing catamaran. - Picture forwarded by MMEA.

KOTA KINABALU: The three tour operators involved in the Jan 28 catamaran tragedy off Pulau Mengalum are no longer allowed to operate as their licences have been revoked.

The Tourism and Culture Ministry director for Sabah, Ahmad Zaki said the action was taken as the case, which involved 28 Chinese tourists and three crewmen, was a serious matter.

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