Tourists have two alternative routes to Kpg AnahRais longhouse

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KUCHING: Tourists who intend to visit KampungAnahRais longhouse in Padawan near here can use the Old Padawan Road via Tapah, instead of JalanPuncak Borneo.

Alternatively, the visitors can also use Bayur Road,which link the Old Padawan Road, to the longhouse.

Councillor Edward Kurik said both routes are alternative measures before Jalan Puncak Borneo, which sank during the recent flood, is repaired.

“Tourists who wish to visit the area (KampungAnahRais longhouse) can use the alternative roads,” he said yesterday.

He stressed that the Old Padawan Road have been widened and tar-sealed, adding that tourists using the road will enjoy the serenity and nature.

Edward, who is also in charge of tourism in the area, pointed out that CMS road maintenance team was always on standby to monitor the road situation and with their presence, tourists are assured of their safety, he asserted.

According to Edward, tourists’ arrival in the village has drop because of the damaged Jalan Puncak Borneo as visitors were unaware of the alternative routes.