PONTIAN TRAIL

The Tourism Ministry is working with local officials to develop a “traveller’s trail” for the district of Pontian.

“There is a lot of potential in turning Pontian into a tourism town. The traveller’s trail will basically be a guide line for visitors to the area,” said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. “Once the trail has been established, we will then sell our packages through tourism fairs and encourage more people to visit the area.”

She said that Pontian could also lure tourists from Singapore because of the close proximity. “We only need to work on a more structured plan to attract these visitors,” she said during her visit to the Fatt See Kong Kow Beow temple here on Tuesday.

Dr Ng also lamented that many owners of local attractions did not know how to package their products to attract tourists.

“The essence of tourism is about seeing, eating and enjoying the various experiences. Malaysia has developed so fast that sometimes we miss the simple things that may attract people,” she added.

There must also be a highlighting on the traditions and history and culture of any destination, and not forgetting that Kukup is the landing point for tourists from the Karimun islands of Indonesia.