Photo shows Lai (3rd from left) with Tay (2nd right), Fong (2nd left), Amity (left) and others during the court inspection.
KOTA KINABALU: Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Josie Lai conducted a site inspection of the pickleball court at the Good Club, Tanjung Aru, on Monday in preparation for the Borneo International Pickleball Open 2026 to be held on Friday.
She was accompanied by the Sabah Tourism Board deputy chief executive officer, Tay Shu Lan and Event Organising Chairperson Datin Elaine Fong Yee Ling.
Also present were Amity Wong and Sheena Wong representing I-World Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, and Sense Vacation Sdn Bhd respectively.
Fong thanked the tour companies, among others, for supporting the pickleball competition through event planning, promotion and collaboration with tourism industry partners.
“We see this Borneo International Pickleball Open 2026 as a sports tourism event that can promote Sabah internationally as a premier tourist destination.
“It is a great opportunity for overseas participants to explore Sabah’s natural attractions and rich cultural heritage while enjoying sporting events here,” the Wongs remarked.
