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Saarani chaired the state’s second Jawatankuasa Pemandu Negeri (JPN) meeting for 2022 to discuss and update the various socioeconomic and strategic projects implemented in Perak by NCIA.
PETALING JAYA (June 14): The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), in anticipation of an increase in tourist arrivals as Malaysia enters the endemic phase of Covid-19, will be collaborating with the Perak state government to modernise and redevelop several tourism-related infrastructure development projects.
In a statement, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said: “The state government of Perak, together with NCIA, is focused on revitalising the tourism sector as it contributes to the state economy and job creation in line with Malaysia’s National Recovery Plan. We welcome the various high-impact projects and initiatives introduced by NCIA that will ensure the sustainability of Perak’s economic growth.”
The redevelopment of the Pulau Pangkor Jetty Complex, the Lata Kinjang Eco Tourism Project and the Ipoh Heritage Tourism Project, which involves several iconic tourist locations are expected to further boost tourist spending in Perak.
Under Phase 1 of the Ipoh Heritage Tourism Project, NCIA and Ipoh City Council (MBI) have upgraded the basic amenities at Kinta Riverwalk, while Ipoh Padang now boasts a light and sound show for families to enjoy.
Phase 2 will also see the modernisation of the Ipoh Town Hall building that will be converted into a Performing Arts Centre, whereas the Old Post Office building will be converted into a Digital Art Gallery, with construction work expected to start by end-2022.
To ensure equitable development throughout the state, NCIA has also worked with the Jabatan Kemajuan Orang Asli (JAKOA) to establish the Koperasi Orang Asli Lata Kinjang (KOALK). KOALK will be the main operator for Taman Eko Rimba Lata Kinjang, an eco-tourism park comprising various eco-tourist attractions, such as waterfalls, campsites, picnic facilities and other basic infrastructure that is currently undergoing infrastructure upgrading works.
Slated to open to the public later this year, the pioneer socioeconomic development project aims to address poverty among the Orang Asli community by bringing economic activity into their community.
The development of the Pangkor Island Passenger and Cargo Jetty Terminal Complex is another key project to further fuel the revival of Perak’s tourism industry. Already experiencing a marked increase in tourist arrivals, the project is currently undergoing a comprehensive technical feasibility study to ensure it meets its objectives of contributing to the development of Perak’s tourism industry.
NCIA chief executive Mohamad Haris Kader Sultan said: “Together with the state government of Perak, NCIA is conducting various simulations aimed at redeveloping the Pulau Pangkor Jetty Complex. The redevelopment project is primarily aimed at delivering sustainable economic activities with modernised infrastructure and facilities that will increase the island’s attractiveness as a premier tourist destination in Malaysia. This in turn will boost the local tourism industry while creating entrepreneurship and employment opportunities for the rakyat in Perak.”
The project will involve the redevelopment of both passenger and cargo jetties, as well as a mixed development comprising commercial and retail facilities. This dynamic development plan is in line with Malaysia’s National Tourism Policy 2020–2030 and supports the federal government’s initiative to create more modern tourist destinations while complementing Pulau Pangkor’s status as a duty-free island.
In addition, the project will be implemented via a public private partnership (PPP) model, which intends to encourage the involvement and innovation by the private sector to take advantage of the growing tourism market in Perak.
The redevelopment of the Pulau Pangkor Jetty Complex will be implemented in two phases. The physical development of the complex in Phase 1 is expected to commence from 2024 until 2026. When completed, it is expected the redevelopment will create more than 4,400 new jobs in Pulau Pangkor and will contribute RM262 million to Perak’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Realising the need to support the tourism sector in terms of ensuring a steady supply of well-trained manpower, NCIA continues their incentive programmes to support the business communities in Perak, by focusing on micro, small and medium entrepreneurs. For example, the [email protected] programme has assisted 16 local Perak SMEs and brought in a total of RM231.5 million investments to Perak with the creation of 633 new jobs. The [email protected] and [email protected] have created over 1,500 jobs and 1,286 new entrepreneurs in the state respectively.
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