KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 14 -- Pulau Manukan, the most popular and visited island for day trippers in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park here, is set to undergo a major boost with the construction of another luxury resort.

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew said the development was part of efforts to position Pulau Manukan as a boutique resort getaway to meet the growing demand for accommodation facilities on the island.

"When completed, the boutique resort will help to boost high-end tourism on the island. This will enable the resort to vie for a place in the destination wedding market to compete with popular sites in Asia," Liew said.

The proposed development of Pulau Manukan involves the construction of 40 indivi...