“Among projects undertaken by ECERDC in support of tourism in Pahang include upgrading works of key tourism facilities, as well as conservation and preservation programmes at some of the most popular and important tourism destinations in the state.
Among them were reforestation programmes, upgrading the water quality monitoring stations and creating lotus nurseries in Tasik Chini to replenish the lotus population in the area.ECERDC and the Pahang state government recently unveiled the Rainforest Discovery Centre at Taman Negeri Rompin which will further enhance the state park’s attraction.
As for urban tourism, ECERDC said the Kuantan Waterfront was a bustling tourist destination with its iconic landmark, the Kuantan 188 tower being a central tourist attraction in the state capital. “The state’s established ecosystems, resources and infrastructure makes it a competitive manufacturing destination.
ECERDC said it would be taking a multi-pronged approach to enable investment growth by enhancing connectivity and infrastructure, providing attractive incentive packages and facilitating investments as well as providing human capital development to nurture industry-ready local talents. ECERDC chief executive officer Baidzawi Che Mat said it was crucial for socio-economic development in Pahang to be accelerated post-pandemic for the sake of the people’s well-being.“This includes enhancing the tourism sector with strategic infrastructure works.