Sabah not only offers affordable holiday destinations but also plays a crucial role in fostering national integration.

Acknowledging the economic concerns, specifically the depreciation of the ringgit, Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the weak ringgit has made Sabah, and Malaysia as a whole, to be a more accessible tourist destination.

He added that the shift in travel preferences would help domestic tourism grow and be in line with the state government's Sabah Maju Jaya development plan to boost the state economy.

He also highlighted the importance of reciprocity in promoting national unity, urging Sabahans to embrace cultural exchange with people from other states.