Promote tourism and education, state urged
PENANG should look into promoting its tourism and also positioning itself as an education hub, said a prominent foreign-trained academician.
Datuk Dr Woo Wing Thye, a professor in Economics at the University of California, said both fields were appealing to the growing Chinese market.
He added that Penang and the nor- thern states in China shared many things in common, especially the food and environment.
“Penang is a great place for institutions of higher learning.
The lecture was the first of the ‘Penang in Asia’ lecture series organised by Socio- economic and Environmental Research Institute (Seri).
Dr Woo said the state was an ideal spot for winter vacation, adding that people also like to try out exotic food in exotic surroundings.
He also said high salaries were not the only reason why talented Malaysians re-fused to return upon graduation over- seas.
“Money is not everything. Some people decided to stay overseas because they want something secure for their children and family members,” he said.
Also present was Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
～News courtesy of The Star～
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