Lim Guan Eng

GEORGE TOWN (Dec 14): Seberang Prai, Penang, is banking in on eco-tourism to attract more visitors.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) said there was huge potential for Seberang Prai to be an eco-tourism destination for the region.

“With an eco-tourism product, Penang will become a major destination for visitors due to its diversity,” he said at the opening of the Eco-Tourism Forum to discuss Seberang Prai’s potential today in Seberang Jaya.

Among the potential destinations in Seberang Prai are the Air Hitam Dalam recreation area in Lahar Yooi, and the mangrove forest in Kuala Bekah, Penaga.

Lim said areas like these in northern Seberang Prai had become an attraction to bird watchers, such as those from Japan and South Korea. These areas have a high concentration of migratory water birds and egrets every year.

“Another area is Teluk Air Tawar-Kuala Muda beach. It is an important spot for migratory birds. This is where bird watchers may get to see rare species of birds.”

Lim added that if locations like these were actively promoted as eco-tourism attractions, Seberang Prai would be able to draw nature lovers from all over the world.

Tourism is big business in Penang, especially with George Town listed as a Unesco world heritage site, but to date this business has been mostly restricted to the island. -- The Malaysian Insider

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