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Food tourism soars in Pahang - November 20, 2023

KUANTAN: Gastronomic tourism-concept promotional activities involving local cuisines and unique culinary traditions will continue to be strengthened to attract more tourists to Pahang, says state unity, tourism and culture committee chairman Leong Yu Man. She said each district in Pahang had a unique signature dish that should be highlighted such as ikan patin (silver catfish) in Temerloh, Musang King durian (Raub), Lemang To’ki (Bentong), pudding raja (Pekan) and seafood as well as various hipster cafes around Kuantan. “Gastronomic tourism can also increase the income of entrepreneurs, including youths who are involved in the hipster cafe business such as in Kuantan, which currently has many cafes featuring such a concept.

“Kuantan has recorded 1.5 million tourist arrivals as of September and this shows that the variety of events and promotions can attract tourists, including food-based tourism,” she told reporters at the Pahang Coffee Festival 2023 here yesterday, Bernama reported.  Leong also said Pahang recorded the arrival of more than nine million domestic and international tourists as of September. She was optimistic that the set target of 13 million this year could be achieved.

Commenting on the Coffee Festival 2023, which was held for the first time, Leong said that the event should be included in the state’s tourism calendar, taking into account its ability to attract coffee lovers from various places. “Although I am not a coffee person, I learned that many coffee fans, including my friends, are willing to travel far for cafe-hopping activities to enjoy coffee. And in Pahang, we also have many young people who are creative and capable of producing good coffee,” she said.  The three-day festival, organised by Pahang Tourism, from Friday, brought together more than 30 coffee vendors from the state as well as Penang, Kelantan, Selangor, Terengganu and Kuala Lumpur in a building that used to be a rice warehouse.

The warehouse, located on Jalan Haji Junid and renamed “Old Garage”, is now being redeveloped with a vintage concept. It has become a gathering place, including organising activities involving motor clubs and vintage vehicles, as well as being used as a place to skateboard.

Source- The Star

Wan Rosdy: Lipis certified as National Geopark - November 10, 2023

KUANTAN: The Lipis district in Pahang has been certified as the country's current largest National Geopark by the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC), said Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail. The certification was done during yesterday's (November 9) National Geopark Meeting chaired by NRECC secretary-general Dr Ching Thoo, he added.

"In line with the certification, Lipis district will be known as Geopark Lipis from November 9. "This proves that development in Lipis is capable of turning it into a heritage and environmentally friendly site, with the potential of being an international sustainable tourism destination," he said in a Facebook post today (November 10).  The 5,198 square kilometre (sq km) Lipis Geopark encompasses the entire district, containing 28 geological heritage sites, 18 cultural sites and six biological heritage sites, and areas of interest include the Lipis Geopark Aspiration Gallery, heritage-value areas such as the Bentong-Raub suture zone, the Gua Bama Permian-Triassic boundary, and Kuala Sungai Lipis, as well as sites of geotourism value, such as the Meteor Shower Cave and the Dragon Scale Cave. The certification is also in line with the draft plan contained in the World Heritage Destination Pahang Blueprint (2024-2028) that aims to turn it into a global destination and a UNESCO-branded site under the World Heritage Site (WHS), Man and Biosphere Reserve (MAB) and UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) categories.

Wan Rosdy also expressed gratitude to all parties, especially the Pahang State Parks Corporation, for their efforts to turn the district into a National Geopark. "I also hope for active involvement from local communities and stakeholders to ensure the Lipis Geopark region is on the right track to become a UNESCO Global Geopark by 2025," he added. – Bernama (NST)

Pahang introduces insurance scheme for tourism industry players - October 27, 2023

KUANTAN: Beginning next month, the Pahang state government will allocate RM79.4 million annually to provide group insurance coverage for active tour guides, boat operators, and mountain guides in the state. State Unity, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman, Leong Yu Man, said a total of 794 individuals are eligible for the insurance protection scheme, which is worth RM100,000 per year for three years until October 2026.

She said that members of the Pahang Tourist Guides' Association, the National Park Tourist Guides' Association, the Pahang Mountain Guides' Association, Persatuan Gabungan Perkhidmatan Bot Taman Negara, and boat operators in Pulau Tioman were among those who would receive the benefit. "It is hoped that, the scheme, which costs RM120 a year, will provide protection to tourism industry players, who are exposed to the risk of accidents while on duty.  "We also hope that it will help reduce the burden of ecotourism industry players and motivate them to provide better services," she said in a statement here today (October 27).

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail launched the insurance protection card yesterday (October 26) in Genting Highlands, prior to a state executive council meeting. According to Leong, under the scheme, recipients are insured up to RM100,000 in the event of accidental death or permanent disability, RM2,500 in medical expenses caused by accidents and a daily cash allowance of RM50 for hospitalisation up to 30 days. – Bernama

Pahang records highest average hotel occupancy rate in 1H - November 9, 2023

KUANTAN (Nov 9): Pahang recorded the highest average occupancy rates of hotels in Malaysia at 73% for the first six months (1H) of this year. State Unity, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Leong Yu Man attributed it to the higher tourist arrivals to Pahang. She emphasized that this accomplishment not only showcases the state's appeal but also demonstrates the attainability of the targeted tourist numbers. 

“We are targetting 13 million tourists this year, and as of September, Pahang has already hosted 9.04 million domestic and international visitors," she said in a statement here on Wednesday. Leong highlighted that five districts in Pahang, namely Bentong, Kuantan, Cameron Highlands, Temerloh, and Rompin, have witnessed remarkable tourist arrivals.

The two highland tourism destinations in Pahang, namely Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands as well as Pulau Tioman in Rompin and the city of Kuantan, according to her, remain the focus with the number of recorded tourist arrivals constantly increasing from year to year.

The reported average occupancy rates were calculated based on more than 36,000 registered accommodation rooms in Pahang, sourced from the Strategic Planning Division of Tourism Malaysia. The data also revealed that Kuala Lumpur secured the second position with an average rate of 57.3%, followed by Putrajaya (54%), Penang (49.2%), Johor (47.5%), and Selangor (47.1%).

Source - EdgeProp

Pahang introduces insurance scheme for tourism industry players - October 27, 2023

KUANTAN: An allocation of RM79.4mil annually will be set aside to provide group insurance coverage to active tour guides, boat operators and mountain guides in Pahang, starting next month. State Unity, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Leong Yu Man said a total of 794 people are eligible for the insurance protection scheme, which is worth RM100,000 per year for three years until October 2026.

She said members of the Pahang Tourist Guides’ Association, the National Park Tourist Guides’ Association, the Pahang Mountain Guides’ Association, Persatuan Gabungan Perkhidmatan Bot Taman Negara and boat operators in Pulau Tioman were among those who would receive the benefit. "It is hoped that the scheme, which costs RM120 a year, will provide protection to tourism industry players, who are exposed to the risk of accidents while on duty.
  "We also hope that it will help reduce the burden of ecotourism industry players and motivate them to provide better services,” she said in a statement on Friday (Oct 27), Bernama reported.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail launched the insurance protection card on Thursday (Oct 26) in Genting Highlands, prior to a state executive council meeting. According to Leong, under the scheme, recipients are insured up to RM100,000 in the event of accidental death or permanent disability, RM2,500 in medical expenses caused by accidents and a daily cash allowance of RM50 for hospitalization up to 30 days.

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