BENTONG – The Pahang state government is appealing to for authorities to reconsider the directive to close Taman Negara Kuala Tahan since it is not included in the conditional movement control order (CMCO).
State Tourism, Environment, Plantations and Biotechnology Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the directive will affect the tourism sector that is coming back to life after the movement control order (MCO) was imposed on March 18.
“Resort operators and tour guides were breathing a sigh of relief, but now the order to close has forced tourists to cancel their bookings, which is understood will result in loss.
“To me, this decision must be re-examined because tourists from places such as Johor, Kelantan and Perak can still visit without crossing the CMCO area,” Sharkar told reporters today after the launch of the Sahabat Alam Tampik Janda Baik Association in Janda Baik.
He was asked to comment on the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan) October 6 directive for all public facilities under its purview to close as a Covid-19 protective measure.
He said he has received a memorandum from the Kg Kuala Tahan Development and Well-being Committee appealing for a revocation of this directive because it will affect their income. – Bernama, October 21, 2020
