Rosey (front, sixth right) and other guests give their thumbs-up for the camera after the press conference.
MIRI: Kampung Lajong in Kuala Niah is poised to become a new marine tourism destination for this division.
Assistant Minister of Women, Family and Childhood Development Rosey Yunus regards this village with a population of over 300, the majority of whom are fishermen, as having a great tourism potential as it has various attractions to offer, especially the vast marine life in Niah-Suai waters.
In relation to this, she lauds Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) on its deployment of artificial reef balls in Niah-Suai waters, which would help boost growth of the marine life there.
“As the marine life flourishes over time, this would also contribute to turning Kampung Lajong into a popular tourist destination, especially for those seeking marine-related activities,” Rosey, who is Bekenu assemblywoman, said during a press conference on the ‘Reef Ball Deployment Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park’ programme, at Kuala Niah community hall recently.
According to her, the coral reefs along the shores of Niah-Suai waters are beautiful but are prone to damage due to trawlers.
“So, this is a very good way to conserve and maintain our Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park.
“That is why we are very thankful to SFC and Petronas, and we hope that through this, we could develop the village itself,” she added.
However, she said to develop Kampung Lajong into becoming an ideal tourism destination, she pointed out the need to open up more homestays there and enhance its tourism products.
“Products are the things that people want to see, but before they can see the product, we must have the place (for them to stay).
“So, I call upon the villagers to work this out with the Tourism Ministry and other relevant government agencies,” she said.
Moreover, Rosey also called upon Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) to conduct diving training for villagers who were interested to be involved in marine-related tourism.