KUALA LUMPUR, February 24 – The government is allocating RM250 million to promote the tourism sector through Budget 2023, said the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said that the number is in line with the Year of Visit Malaysia in 2025 which targets the arrival of 23.5 million international tourists and projected income of up to RM76.8 billion. He said, the government will also implement several projects related to tourism issues and road congestion which has affected tourist hotspots.
“The government will build a new road from Habu to Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands in Pahang at a cost of RM480 million. Upgrade Jalan Tun Hamzah to the intersection of Semabok Lebuh AMJ Central Melaka District at a cost of RM300 million. Build a road and a bridge over Sungai Sepang to connect Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson and Sungai Pelek, Sepang with a project cost of RM160 million,” he said when presenting Budget 2023 in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday.
The Prime Minister said that the government will also improve the facilities of the highway network to Pengerang, Johor through the construction of an overtaking lane on the Senai Desaru Expressway. The government has also agreed to implement the upgrade project of the North-South Highway from North Yong Peng to North Senai-Phase 1, Johor from four to six lanes at a cost of RM525 million in phases,” he said.
