Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Minister Ng Yen Yen raised an interesting issue:
The Selangor government’s failure to gazette Little India here as a tourist spot has negated the Federal Government’s efforts to promote the area and fails to recognise Indian traders’ contributions to the economy, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
“It is a business enclave that draws tourists and must be accorded tourism status as it would benefit the traders, small businesses and attract more tourists,” she said.
Dr Ng added that the Federal Government had given Little India a facelift with refurbished walk paths, a tourist information kiosk and public amenities.
“Our ministry is doing a lot to help the Indian community prosper and the state government should not oppose us.
“We should not mix tourism and politics, as it would not augur well for the people,” she said, adding that the state government should also gazette Padang Chetty at Little India as a heritage site.
Dr Ng said historical sites can draw tourists and this will translate into revenue for businesses at the area.
YB Charles Santiago and YB Manoharan, over to you.
