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| October 18, 2009 | Malaysia's 'Little India' to be gazetted as main tourist spot | | Klang (Malaysia):
The administration of Malaysia's Klang district
has decided to give an economic boost to the famous 'Little India' by declaring
it a must see tourist spot. Selangor Mentri Besar Khalid Ibrahim said that Little
India had long brought in the tourist dollars, and now the state wants to recognize
it. "Our aim now is to discuss with the local business chamber on how to develop
tourism opportunities and create new innovative products to give Little India
a boost," The Star quoted Ibrahim, as saying. "In doing so, we will ensure that
the identity of Little India remains and the Indian community be given opportunities
to become entrepreneurs," he added. Over 100 pre-war shops, restaurants, craftshops,
jewellery outlets and stalls in the Little India provide a full cultural experience
to the tourists, Ibrahim said. Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry chairman N.P. Raman said the state's idea to gazette Little India
as a tourism spot was commendable. "Development of tourism looks to be taking
great strides. As businessmen, we will be able to feel the positive economic impact.
It is good as it will also have a spillover effect on prices of properties within
the area and more tourists will come," he said. Businessman P. Thiagarajan said:
"Gazetting Little India shows that the Selangor government cares about Indians
and that the residents should use the opportunity to enhance their businesses." | |
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