KOTA KINABALU, Oct. 24 -- The Tun Fuad Stephens Botanical Garden in Bukit Padang will reopen to the public on Monday, October 27, nearly three years after it was closed for redevelopment.

Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) made the announcement after a "brisk walk pre-reopening Programme" conducted recently to assess the safety and readiness of the jogging tracks and surrounding areas.

"Findings from the inspection show that heavy construction works along the jogging track have ceased, with activities now focused on the finishing and complementary works," DBKK said in a statement.

The main 2.1-kilometre jogging trail and several hiking paths will reopen, but Hiking Trail No. 2 will remain closed as it passes through the Botanical Centre, w...