Using Orang Asli settlements to promote tourism
Johor will focus on promoting Orang Asli settlements here to boost the eco-tourism industry.
Johor Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said the way of life of the Orang Asli could become a tourist attraction.
"Orang Asli culture can be very interesting for tourists to explore," Tee said during a recent trip to the Endau-Rompin National Park.
"The trees in the park which are over 100 years old are an attraction for nature lovers.
"Apart from promoting the Legoland theme park and Johor Premium Outlets, the Orang Asli settlements can also become a product that will capture the interest of local and foreign tourists.
"Everyone, including the media, can play a role in promoting the culture-based tourism industry in Johor," he said at Kampung Peta.
Tee thanked the members of the Johor Media Club (JMJ) who had initiated the tour.
He said the activities planned by the media with the Orang Asli community of Kampung Peta had received positive feedback from everyone involved.
He also thanked the medical practitioners of Regency Johor Specialist Hospital (RJSH) which supported the event by providing medical checkups, medication and treatment to the villagers.
Kampung Peta committee member Awang Kudi, 52, said the villagers appreciated the support given by JMJ and RJSH.
"We are grateful to the visitors for coming all the way here to give us free medical checkups.
"Most of the villagers work as rubber tappers and tour guides for tourists who come to the Endau Rompin National park," he said.
Participants from JMJ and RJSH also went on a jungle trek to the Kuala Jasin, Upeh Guling and Kuala Marong area.
Datuk Tee Siew Keong and Johor Media Club president Mohamad Fauzi Ishak (in blue) distributing groceries from Econsave to the Kampung Peta villagers.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Johor will focus on promoting Orang Asli settlements here to boost the eco-tourism industry.
Johor Tourism, Domestic Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said the way of life of the Orang Asli could become a tourist attraction.
"Orang Asli culture can be very interesting for tourists to explore," Tee said during a recent trip to the Endau-Rompin National Park.
"The trees in the park which are over 100 years old are an attraction for nature lovers.
"Apart from promoting the Legoland theme park and Johor Premium Outlets, the Orang Asli settlements can also become a product that will capture the interest of local and foreign tourists.
"Everyone, including the media, can play a role in promoting the culture-based tourism industry in Johor," he said at Kampung Peta.
Tee thanked the members of the Johor Media Club (JMJ) who had initiated the tour.
He said the activities planned by the media with the Orang Asli community of Kampung Peta had received positive feedback from everyone involved.
He also thanked the medical practitioners of Regency Johor Specialist Hospital (RJSH) which supported the event by providing medical checkups, medication and treatment to the villagers.
Kampung Peta committee member Awang Kudi, 52, said the villagers appreciated the support given by JMJ and RJSH.
"We are grateful to the visitors for coming all the way here to give us free medical checkups.
"Most of the villagers work as rubber tappers and tour guides for tourists who come to the Endau Rompin National park," he said.
Participants from JMJ and RJSH also went on a jungle trek to the Kuala Jasin, Upeh Guling and Kuala Marong area.
Datuk Tee Siew Keong and Johor Media Club president Mohamad Fauzi Ishak (in blue) distributing groceries from Econsave to the Kampung Peta villagers.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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