BATU GAJAH, June 13 — The Perak state government will focus on the agrotourism industry due to its significant impact on the state economy, especially in raising living standards and job creation.
Perak Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said RM5 million has been allocated by the state government through the Perak State Agriculture Development Corporation (PPPNP) for this year to explore the agrotourism sector.
Several agrotourism and ecotourism locations, including the Perak Agrotourism Resort (Patro), Herb Park, Masoorat Heritage Park, Kabus Trail and Ulu Piah were involved.
“PPPNP with the cooperation of Tourism Perak, is drafting a joint programme with other agencies in Hulu Perak focused on agro- and ecotourism-based tourist attractions in conjunction with Visit Perak Year 202,” he said at the signing of the memorandum of understanding between PPPNP and Papan Agro Valley Sdn Bhd near here today.
He also said that PPPNP will also develop a similar project in the Papan area, which will offer interesting activities such as campsites, bicycling activities, fishing and farm visits. — Bernama
