The federal government was today urged to allocate funds and deliver its promise of giving out soft loan totalling RM200 million to assist the state government in the upkeep of Georgetown as a World Heritage Site.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas said the inscription of the cultural town into the World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on July 7 had put Penang in the world tourism map.
“This will definitely be a major catalyst to spur the state’s tourism sector,” he said in his address when opening the first session of the Penang state legislative assembly today.
On the proposed setting up of Penang Global Tourism Sdn Bhd, he said, it was part of an effort to further develop the sector.
“Through the company, the state government will be able to implement short-term as well as long-term strategies to strengthen its tourism sector,” he said.
He also commended the move to introduce a “heritage trail”, covering all the must-visit places in the state, as well as the campaign to promote the “ten must-buy local products.” Apart from the tourism sector, manufacturing was also among a major contributor to the state’s economy, he said.
“On average, Penang received RM3.3 billion in total investment between 2004 and 2007,” he said.
The Yang Dipertua Negeri, however, urged the state government not to view lightly the emergence of new competitors like Vietnam, India and the Philippines.
Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas said the inscription of the cultural town into the World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on July 7 had put Penang in the world tourism map.
“This will definitely be a major catalyst to spur the state’s tourism sector,” he said in his address when opening the first session of the Penang state legislative assembly today.
On the proposed setting up of Penang Global Tourism Sdn Bhd, he said, it was part of an effort to further develop the sector.
“Through the company, the state government will be able to implement short-term as well as long-term strategies to strengthen its tourism sector,” he said.
He also commended the move to introduce a “heritage trail”, covering all the must-visit places in the state, as well as the campaign to promote the “ten must-buy local products.” Apart from the tourism sector, manufacturing was also among a major contributor to the state’s economy, he said.
“On average, Penang received RM3.3 billion in total investment between 2004 and 2007,” he said.
The Yang Dipertua Negeri, however, urged the state government not to view lightly the emergence of new competitors like Vietnam, India and the Philippines.
(Source: NST Online)
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I haven't travelled in a few years. I want to, but the timing and the money isn't right. Maybe, I will take a cruise next summer. Nice site. Nice entries. I will stop by again soon. Have a nice weekend!
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