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Co-op on realities faced by tourism operators: Semporna accommodation premises issue
Published on: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Published on: Thu, Feb 26, 2026
By: Azmie Lim
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Co-op on realities faced  by tourism operators: Semporna accommodation premises issue
Kerino, who is also former chairman of Persatuan Pengusaha Syarikat Pelancongan Bumiputera Tempatan Semporna (Puspabumi), said such collaborations indirectly strengthen Semporna and Malaysia as international tourism destinations while stimulating the local economy and creating job opportunities for the community.
SEMPORNA: All parties have been urged to understand the actual realities faced by local tourism operators before issuing any statements or taking action.

Chairman of Koperasi Pelancongan North Borneo Semporna Berhad, Kerino Jalani, said this in response to public attention over accommodation premises in Semporna, stressing the need to clarify the situation at operator level

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He said claims that accommodation premises in Semporna are fully operated by foreign companies are not accurate.

“While it is true that several premises were established through joint ventures with foreign investors or agents, the daily management and operations are still carried out by local companies and workers.
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