SETIU: The Terengganu state government has made a commitment to conserve and protect Pulau Bidong and turn it into a destination for targeted tourism, says its Mentri Besar.<\/p>\n
Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the state has partly approved some plans in a proposal put forward by the state museum for the island.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are many aspects we can work on and we will prepare enough funds for it,\u201d he said on a visit to the site which once served as a settlement for Vietnamese boat people fleeing the war in the 1970s.<\/p>\n
He said the island is expected to attract history enthusiasts, as well as those interested in eco-tourism and sports tourism.<\/p>\n
He also said no other major development is planned for the island.<\/p>\n
Dr Ahmad Samsuri said the first financial boost would come from the first round of petroleum royalty payments, which are expected to be paid by early September.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will help fund minimum maintenance activities on sites on the island, such as clearing undergrowth and repairing broken walkways to make it more presentable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Over 250,000 Vietnamese refugees settled on Bidong between 1978 and 1991-.thestar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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