



At the same time, the field observation dataĬollection method is also applied. In-depth interview method was applied to seven main informants. The data collection methods in this study were based on qualitative approach. Therefore the main objective of this research is to examine local community participation in the tourism recovery programme post-earthquake disaster in Mesilau Village. However, in June 2015, the earthquake disaster has given negative impact on tourist activities in Mesilau Village. To the local community particularly in term of monthly side income. Community-Based Tourism (CBT) in this village offer many benefit Mesilou Village is located nearby Mount Kinabalu. This study focuses on local community participation in the tourism recovery programme of post-earthquake disaster in Mesilou Village Kundasang Sabah. GEOGRAFIA OnlineTM Malaysian Journal of Society and Space 14 issue 3 (116 - 127) 117Ĭommunity participation in the tourism recovery programme postĮarthquake disaster in Mesilou Village of Kundasang, Sabah
