Floating market to boost tourism in Sepang's Kg Labu Lanjut
SEPANG: A floating market will be introduced in Kampung Labu Lanjut here as a unique community tourism product for both domestic and international tourists, with potential to boost the local economy, says state exco member Datuk Borhan Aman Shah ( pic ).
The floating market concept is one of three economic project proposals submitted by its village development and security committee, he said.
Borhan, who is state housing and culture committee chairman, said the introduction of the floating market concept could elevate the state's profile internationally.
He said the village's proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport will be an advantage in realising the floating market concept at the location.
'There is potential not just in Sepang; possibly, we may introduce floating markets in northern Selangor as well in the future,' he said.
'Places like Sabak Bernam have rivers in Sekinchan and other areas.
'So I am confident this effort will have positive economic impact locally,' he told reporters after launching the Madani Adopted Village: Kampung Labu Lanjut programme here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Also present was Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin, the director-general of Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia under the Prime Minister's Office.
Earlier in his speech, Roslan said the selection of Kampung Labu Lanjut as a Madani Adopted Village by Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia marked the beginning of a grassroots development initiative.
'The government has allocated up to RM1mil for each village involved in this programme.
'This is a significant investment that reflects the government's commitment to holistic development, encompassing not just physical infrastructure but also social and economic progress as well as human values,' he said.
Besides the floating market concept, he said a night market will also be introduced in the village as a micro-economy platform and community trading space.
The Madani Adopted Village programme is part of the government's effort to ensure no community is left behind in national development, through its 'One Leader One Village' approach.
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