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KLANG: The Tourism Ministry is looking into new ways to develop tourism products in Klang in a move to attract more tourists to the royal town. Its minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said the ministry had directed state tourism department officers to update the information on the products available in the district. The areas being explored include the heritage trail in the state, promotions on the uniqueness of the Sultanate of Selangor and organising tourism programmes. “We are looking at organising a mega familiarisation tour for foreign journalists to see for themselves what we have to offer,” she said Thursday after visiting the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery here. Azalina said one of the main attractions in Klang was the royal gallery, which offered a look into the history and heritage of the Selangor sultanate and the late Sultan of Selangor Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. She said the gallery, at the 99-year-old Sultan Suleiman building that had received recognition as one of the world’s most significant architectures, would be an interesting place for foreign tourists to visit. She said however more efforts like introducing better tourism packages were needed to bring tourists here. She added that the state tourism department was also told to carry out educational tours for students in the state to create better understanding and appreciation for local history among the people here. TheStar.com.my 24 July 2008
By CHRISTINA TAN
Dear Klangites,
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