Tourism Development and the New Path of Migration in Sabah, Malaysia

A significant shift in migration patterns has emerged in Sabah, Malaysia, driven by tourism development and the establishment of Kinabalu National Park. The study reveals that while the park's creation has displaced local Dusun communities from their customary lands, it has also spurred economic opportunities, particularly in tourism, leading to the abandonment of agricultural lands. This shift has facilitated an influx of Indonesian migrant families, predominantly Christian, who now primarily engage in vegetable cultivation. Advanced communication technology further supports these migrants by maintaining family ties across the Sulawesi Sea. The research employed ethnographic methods to explore these transformations, highlighting the complex interplay between tourism, agriculture, and migration dynamics.

Widiyanto, N., & Agra, E. (2019). TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEW PATH OF MIGRATION IN SABAH, MALAYSIA. Borneo Research Journal, 13(1), 81–97. https://doi.org/10.22452/brj.vol13no1.5