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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Sandakan to launch country's first historical tree trail
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's east coast town of Sandakan is set to carve its name in the Malaysia Book of Records with the Historical Tree Trail project, a first of its kind in the country. The eco-heritage initiative is set to be officially launched by the Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) on June 28. Developed with the Sabah Forestry Department, the trail will feature 42 prominent heritage trees tagged with QR codes, allowing visitors to explore Sandakan's natural and cultural legacy. The milestone was announced during a courtesy call by Sandakan Heritage Trail founder and chairman Lai King Hang to Chief Conservator of Forests Datuk Frederick Kugan. The project is a joint effort by the Sandakan Heritage Trail Committee, Sandakan Tourism Association (STAN) and MPS, with support from voluntary organisations. The route will commence at Masjid Jamik with a stop at Agnes Keith's House for the official Malaysia Book of Records certificate presentation. Over 200 participants from diverse backgrounds are expected to join the inaugural walk. Each tagged tree features a QR code for interactive historical and ecological insights, Lai said. This trail not only highlights Sandakan's rich biodiversity but also positions the city as a pioneer in heritage conservation. The initiative is expected to boost tourism and environmental awareness, he added. Meanwhile, Kugan lauded the initiative, calling it a 'trailblazing effort' that blends conservation, heritage and tourism. Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests Dr Arthur Chung, a key member of the trail team, emphasised the unique project's role in promoting sustainable eco-tourism. Also present at the meeting were Forestry Department officers, STAN representatives and members of the Sabah Society Sandakan, underscoring the broad-based support for this landmark project.
Borneo Post
13-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Sandakan to set record with first tree trail
Kugan (seventh from left), Lai (sixth from right) and others during the courtesy call. Dr Chung is sixth from left. SANDAKAN (June 13): A tree tagging system is developed with the assistance of Sabah Forestry Department to mark the upcoming Malaysia Book of Records, the First Historical Tree Trail In Malaysia on June 28. It will be officiated by Sandakan Municipal Council president Walter Kenson. This was revealed during a courtesy call to Datuk Frederick Kagan, the Chief Conservator Forests at his office by Lai King Hang, founder and chairman of Sandakan Heritage Trail yesterday. More than 200 participants from all walks of life are expected to follow the trail starting from Masjid Jamik, pausing at Agnes Keith's House for the official presentation of Malaysia Book of Records Certificate. Forty-two prominent trees within the Sandakan Heritage Trail have been identified, QR coded and tagged for visitors to enjoy the heritage sites and trees too. This significant milestone for Sandakan is organised by Sandakan Heritage Trail Committee and Sandakan Tourism Association STAN with full support from the Sandakan Municipal Council and other voluntary organisations. Present at the courtesy call were Dr Arthur Chung, Deputy Chief Conservator Forests who is also a senior team member of Sandakan Heritage Trail, senior officers of Sabah Forestry Department, representatives from STAN and Sabah Society Sandakan.
