{"id":2729,"date":"2021-11-18T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourismperakmalaysia.com\/?p=2729"},"modified":"2021-12-14T23:16:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T15:16:48","slug":"preserving-geological-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourismperakmalaysia.com\/my\/preserving-geological-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Preserving geological attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"

By\u00a0ILI AQILAH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limestone hills in Ipoh will be preserved and managed by the government under the Ipoh Local Plan 2035 (ILP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perak local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi said the limestone hills within the city \u2014 which encompasses an area of about 3,000ha \u2014 would be placed under conservation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMost of the areas are still untouched and we realise how important it is to geo-tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe made some adjustments to the initial plan, to ensure the limestone hills and structures are preserved,\u201d she said in a press conference after the Ipoh Local Draft Plan 2035 was opened for public viewing in Ipoh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFragile areas, as well as those at risk, will also be monitored to ensure only low-risk activities are allowed to support the development of sustainable ecotourism,\u201d she said, adding that there were also plans to gazette Kinta Valley National Geopark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nolee Ashilin said other plans in the ILP included improving the city\u2019s transport system by adding a light rail transit project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough it is a popular destination among domestic tourists, Ipoh has yet to attract many international tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo draw more visitors, we plan to improve the transport system to provide wider accessibility so that tourists can explore the city easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis includes a light rail transit network around the city working in tandem with bus and tram routes and a taxi network,\u201d she said, believing that the flagship project would help reduce traffic and encourage property development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nolee Ashilin also launched the \u201cGreater Ipoh Tourism Region Rebranding and Action Plan\u201d, whereby several local councils would collaborate on a wider scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIpoh City Council will team up with Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council, Kampar District Council and Batu Gajah District Council to bring tourist attractions in these areas under the Ipoh banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cApart from that, I was told that PLANMalaysia has also submitted its final report on \u2018Localising Food Trails\u2019, where it lists all the food attractions in Ipoh,\u201d she said and hoped that this would further develop the food tourism industry in Perak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She named rendang tok mak nik<\/em>, kacang putih<\/em>, white coffee, pomelo and salted chicken as some food specialities of Perak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe also have old-school shops, boutique hotels, mural art, street performers and an antique market, which sets Ipoh apart from other cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnother reason tourists keep coming back to Ipoh is for our hipster cafes that appeal to the younger generation,\u201d Nolee Ashilin added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/metro\/metro-news\/2021\/11\/18\/preserving-geological-attractions<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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