Sabah's Chinese-led property tourism: a win for development?

The growth of Chinese tourism in Sabah has generated much needed revenue and investments for one of Malaysia’s poorest states. However, Chinese-backed luxury properties is contributing to Sabah’s already high property prices and urban land scarcity, factors that hamper locals’ access to affordable h...

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Main Author: Koh, Sylvia
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168744
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:The growth of Chinese tourism in Sabah has generated much needed revenue and investments for one of Malaysia’s poorest states. However, Chinese-backed luxury properties is contributing to Sabah’s already high property prices and urban land scarcity, factors that hamper locals’ access to affordable housing.