IPOH: The state authorities is at present in discussions with a number of airline firms to enhance the variety of direct flights from Asean nations to Ipoh, says menteri besar Saarani Mohamad.
He mentioned these discussions have been a part of preparations for the Visit Perak Year 2024 to draw extra foreigners to go to the state.
“Currently, the routes primarily embody flights from Singapore to Ipoh and from Senai (Johor) to Ipoh.
“Therefore, as a part of Visit Perak Year 2024, we have now been in talks with a number of airline firms on account of the rise in demand from vacationers.
“It will allow vacationers to fly instantly to Ipoh with out having to transit by way of KLIA,” he mentioned after officiating the Youth Friendly Carnival on the Indera Mulia Stadium right here as we speak.
Saarani mentioned the state goals to entice eight million home vacationers and 350,000 worldwide vacationers.
They are anticipated to contribute RM10 billion to the tourism sector.
Saarani mentioned the state authorities has allotted RM7 million to Tourism Perak to help tourism sector entrepreneurs in upgrading and enhancing amenities for vacationers.
He mentioned the allocation had additionally been used to restore the Pasir Salak Historical Complex, a key tourism attraction since its institution in 1990.
“The allocation was supplied in June this 12 months.
“We hope the funds disbursed might be utilised successfully by entrepreneurs to make sure the amenities supplied are of the very best high quality,” he added.
