SEMPORNA, The arrival of Malaysia sole Astronaut Dr. Sheikh Muzaphar Shukor Al Masrie Bin Sheikh Mustapha never fail to trill anyone and the district is not exempted from it. Muzaphar, accompanied by Brigadier General Datuk Liew Yun Fah made the visit and met with Malaysian there on the morning of July 7, 2008. Also accompanying Muzaphar were Datin Ah Nyuk Len (wife of Liew) and Datuk Jimmy Pang, Semporna district police chief DSP Azim Khan and commanding officer of the Assault Boat Company, Royal Malaysian Navy base at Azumi camp. Among those playing host to the national hero was Datuk Seri Panglima Gan Sau Wah.
