KOTA KINABALU, April 16 -- Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said that the appointment of the party's secretary-general Datuk Guandee Kohoi as deputy tourism, arts and culture minister would be a boost to the state's tourism economy.

Kitingan said Kohoi's appointment will benefit Sabah not just for its tourism industry, but it also shows the federal government's approval of STAR.

"I am delighted because Kohoi will be able to carry on the work I started when I held the role last year," said Kitingan.

"Even though my tenure at the ministry was brief, I was fully dedicated to it. I left the ministry with a heavy heart as I felt like I was already a part of this ministry, but I am relieved that someo...