Blue Economy

Sabah’s coastline – the longest in Malaysia – possesses great potential for sustainable economic developments, covering ports, industries, ecotourism, hospitalities, fisheries, agriculture, aquaculture, energy, and real estate. The success of these developments lies at its early stage through understanding site conditions, risks, and engineering and operational feasibilities, and regulatory requirements. Investors and decision makers need

For any coastal or beachfront development, a site screening study is essential at the early stage of the business case planning prior to a “go ahead” decision. Compared to feasibility study which requires comprehensive data collection and longer time to execute, a screening study can be carried out in shorter timeframe relying on coastal experts’

As written in earlier article, Sabah coastal regions are highly diversified and rich in natural resources. It has the longest shoreline in the country, facing South China Sea in the west, Sulu Sea in the northeast, and Celebes Sea in the southeast. Such diversities and uniqueness offer bountiful economic development opportunities. It is essential to