Sipadan Update: Construction Materials Meant for $5 Million Toilet!?

…An RM5 million project to build a central rest area on the island for day-trippers and quarters for park rangers and security forces personnel has been approved by the State Government. NST, 18th May

Ok, so the construction was meant for a “rest area” – in Malaysian context, should imply toilets, food stalls, and what..? Sitting areas? Playground? Wait. This is Sipadan, who the heck would want to be spending time at a REST AREA after going all the way to a diving paradise?!

UGH! I can’t believe the absurdity of the entire episode!

Rest the rest of the article… In it you’ll find vague threats about closing the island (to let the coral regenerate – OR to keep visitors away, so that no one can report on the situation, and so that the wonderful rest area can be constructed!), and further “it wasn’t my fault” excuses from the Government.