Malaysia eyes 30 million tourist arrivals by 2020
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is targeting 30 million tourist arrivals by 2020.
Deputy Minister Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik said this would increase the contribution of tourism to the Gross Domestic Product from 14.9 per cent last year, when there were 26.1 million tourist arrivals, to 15.1 per cent.
He said the increase in tourist arrivals proved that tourism promotions had been successful.
“We are now asking for a bigger budget for tourism promotion because it is key to the sustainability of the tourism industry,” he told reporters after flagging off the 2018 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Penang, here, today.
He said there was a need to go all out to promote the country’s tourism industry as there was stiff competition from neighbouring countries.
He urged tourism organisations to use the tagline, Malaysia Truly Asia, in their promotions as it had proved to be effective in wooing tourists.
Bakhtiar said the ministry was working with the Education Ministry to introduce staggered school holiday breaks according to states to distribute the domestic tourist load.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
Penang to consider trackless alternative to LRT
Penang to consider trackless alternative to LRT
Penang will study a proposal to build a trackless Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) as an alternative to the proposed light rail transit (LRT) in its mega multi-billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) project.
During a question-and-answer session at the PTMP for Penangites forum at Dewan Sri Pinang today, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government was briefed by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on the new train system last week.
“ART is relatively new. CRCC came to Penang last week and presented the ART to us,” he said.
“But, it will not be fair for us to respond now. Previously, they (Penang Forum) only talked about trams. It is a new product, but we will not rule it out. We will look into it.”
Chow was responding to a presentation by Penang Forum member Dr Lim Mah Hui called “Better, Cheaper, Faster Penang Transport Master Plan”.
He hinted that it would be difficult to implement ART in Penang.
“In the video, the train was on an eight to 10 lanes highway. Penang does not have that,” he said.
ART is the world’s first electric-powered train system which was launched recently in two cities in China.
The ART system is said to be more energy- and cost-efficient than LRT.
The train, which has a lifespan of 25 years, only needs 10 minutes of charging for it to travel up to 25km.
About 300 Penangites, including representatives of local non-governmental organisations, attended the forum.
Lim said the proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) had to be scrapped, while the PTMP project should be reviewed.
“Our arguments are backed by facts. More highways will not solve traffic congestion in the state. The only alternative is to improve the public transport system,” said Lim.
“Penangites will only enjoy congestion-free roads for five years. After that we will be back to square one. This is why we are proposing for the PTMP to be reviewed.”
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Penang will study a proposal to build a trackless Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) as an alternative to the proposed light rail transit (LRT) in its mega multi-billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) project.
During a question-and-answer session at the PTMP for Penangites forum at Dewan Sri Pinang today, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government was briefed by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on the new train system last week.
“ART is relatively new. CRCC came to Penang last week and presented the ART to us,” he said.
“But, it will not be fair for us to respond now. Previously, they (Penang Forum) only talked about trams. It is a new product, but we will not rule it out. We will look into it.”
Chow was responding to a presentation by Penang Forum member Dr Lim Mah Hui called “Better, Cheaper, Faster Penang Transport Master Plan”.
He hinted that it would be difficult to implement ART in Penang.
“In the video, the train was on an eight to 10 lanes highway. Penang does not have that,” he said.
ART is the world’s first electric-powered train system which was launched recently in two cities in China.
The ART system is said to be more energy- and cost-efficient than LRT.
The train, which has a lifespan of 25 years, only needs 10 minutes of charging for it to travel up to 25km.
About 300 Penangites, including representatives of local non-governmental organisations, attended the forum.
Lim said the proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) had to be scrapped, while the PTMP project should be reviewed.
“Our arguments are backed by facts. More highways will not solve traffic congestion in the state. The only alternative is to improve the public transport system,” said Lim.
“Penangites will only enjoy congestion-free roads for five years. After that we will be back to square one. This is why we are proposing for the PTMP to be reviewed.”
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Sunday, 30 September 2018
Ministry cautions public on 12 dangerous water recreation areas
Ministry cautions public on 12 dangerous water recreation areas
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has advised the people to exercise caution when carrying out any activities at 12 water recreation areas nationwide which are considered dangerous and prone to tragedies.
Its deputy minister Datuk Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad said the 12 areas were five rivers, one lake/mine/dam, three waterfalls and three beaches.
The rivers are Sungai (Sg) Kampung (Kg) Batu Payung, Tawau, Sabah; Sg SJKC Kg Timah, Sg Ciling and Sg Gasi in Selangor; and Sg Kg Sabak, Kelantan.
“Semenyih Dam, Selangor; Sg Sendat Waterfall (Selangor), Lata Berembun Waterfall and Chamang Waterfall in Pahang. The beaches include Nipah and Muara Tok Bali (Kelantan) and Teluk Bahang, Penang,” he said.
He told reporters after launching the Water Activity Safety Awareness Campaign organised by the Water Activity Safety Council (MKAA) in Pulau Warisan here today.
According to the statistics, Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah said Selangor recorded the highest number of water-related deaths namely 44, followed by Sarawak (34) and Perak (22). - Bernama
The Housing and Local Government Ministry has advised the people to exercise caution when carrying out any activities at 12 water recreation areas nationwide which are considered dangerous and prone to tragedies.
Its deputy minister Datuk Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah Raja Ahmad said the 12 areas were five rivers, one lake/mine/dam, three waterfalls and three beaches.
The rivers are Sungai (Sg) Kampung (Kg) Batu Payung, Tawau, Sabah; Sg SJKC Kg Timah, Sg Ciling and Sg Gasi in Selangor; and Sg Kg Sabak, Kelantan.
“Semenyih Dam, Selangor; Sg Sendat Waterfall (Selangor), Lata Berembun Waterfall and Chamang Waterfall in Pahang. The beaches include Nipah and Muara Tok Bali (Kelantan) and Teluk Bahang, Penang,” he said.
He told reporters after launching the Water Activity Safety Awareness Campaign organised by the Water Activity Safety Council (MKAA) in Pulau Warisan here today.
According to the statistics, Raja Kamarul Bahrin Shah said Selangor recorded the highest number of water-related deaths namely 44, followed by Sarawak (34) and Perak (22). - Bernama
Monday, 24 September 2018
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Asam Pedas
Asam Pedas
Asam Pedas (Indonesian and Malaysian Malay: Asam Pedas, Minangkabau: Asam Padeh, English: Sour and Spicy) is a Minangkabau and Malay sour and spicy fish stew dish. It is popular in Indonesia and Malaysia.
The spicy and sour fish dish is known widely in Sumatra and Malay Peninsula. It is part of the culinary heritage of both Minangkabau and Malay traditions, thus its exact origin is unclear. The Minang asam padeh can be easily found throughout Padang restaurants in Indonesia and Malaysia.
It has become a typical cuisine of Malays from Jambi, Riau, Riau Islands, Malacca, and as far north in Aceh. The spice mixture and the fish used might be slightly different according to the area.
~wikipedia~
Asam Pedas (Indonesian and Malaysian Malay: Asam Pedas, Minangkabau: Asam Padeh, English: Sour and Spicy) is a Minangkabau and Malay sour and spicy fish stew dish. It is popular in Indonesia and Malaysia.
The spicy and sour fish dish is known widely in Sumatra and Malay Peninsula. It is part of the culinary heritage of both Minangkabau and Malay traditions, thus its exact origin is unclear. The Minang asam padeh can be easily found throughout Padang restaurants in Indonesia and Malaysia.
It has become a typical cuisine of Malays from Jambi, Riau, Riau Islands, Malacca, and as far north in Aceh. The spice mixture and the fish used might be slightly different according to the area.
~wikipedia~
Monday, 17 September 2018
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