By Nasuha Badrul Huzaini
SHAH ALAM, July 27 — The state government has launched the Selangor State Tourism Master Plan 2021 – 2026 to revitalise the tourism industry.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said one of the projects that have been identified as catalysts to grow the local tourism industry is the development of Shah Alam Contemporary and Modern Arts (Sama) under the Selangor Tourism Cluster.
He said Selangor has many tourist attractions in its districts capable of strengthening the sector.
“I believe many tourists, domestic and international, will visit the Art Museum and witness the skillful creations from Malaysian and Southeast Asian artists,” Amirudin said during the tabling of the First Selangor Plan (RS-1) during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly, here today.
He added the tourism sector was badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with growth dropping to 72 per cent in 2020.
“The pandemic has greatly impacted the income sources and job opportunities related to the tourism sector,” Amirudin said.
On June 16, state executive councillor for tourism Hee Loy Sian said approximately RM6 million has been allocated to promote tourism both in the country and overseas, focusing on ecotourism and agrotourism to attract more visitors from within Malaysia and abroad.
