SANDAKAN: The Sandakan Municipal Council (MPS) has completed the refurbishment and upgrade of the Sandakan Heritage Trail billboard at Heritage Stairs, in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026.
MPS president Walter Kenson expressed his satisfaction with the project, which now prominently features the Visit Malaysia 2026 logo and mascots.
The upgraded billboard also includes newly-installed solar lights to enhance visibility at night, aligning with the council’s broader initiative to illuminate and revitalize Sandakan’s town centre.
The Sandakan Heritage Trail group, led by Founder and Chairman Lai King Hang, unveiled the refreshed billboard on Tuesday. Lai emphasized that the upgrade is a timely effort in anticipation of Visit Malaysia 2026 and also serves to commemorate World Heritage Day on 18 April 2025.
“The additional lighting not only brightens the billboard but also improves the surrounding area, encouraging more evening activities and boosting the local night-time economy,” Lai said.
The council’s ongoing efforts to clean and light up Sandakan aim to create a more welcoming atmosphere for visitors, promoting increased foot traffic and economic activity in the town after dark. – James Leong
