April 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm
That is what the Malacca state government feels is required in order to boost tourist arrivals to the historic state. The many historical sites in Malacca handle a large number of visitors daily, and even bigger crowds during the weekends. While the recent article about maintenance stresses on cleanliness and other basic infrastructure, the high volume of visitors at these sites will eventually cause some damage to the very structures they marvel.
Malacca is one of Malaysia's major tourist destinations
That is something that all famous tourist sites have to deal with. The more popular the site, the bigger the impact. But what can actually be done about this situation? If people were to stop visiting these sites, then they might end up forgotten once again, hidden away by the sands of time. Can a balance really be found between conservation and appreciation of these wondrous places of the world? Or is it merely a matter of time before they disappear?
So what can we do to help preserve these attractions for the future generation?
Tell us what YOU think.
Read the full article below:
Maintenance of the historical sites in Melaka has to be upgraded in the effort to draw more tourists, State Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said on Monday.
He said maintenance encompassed cleanliness, parks, signboards, drainage, building structures and car parking bays.
“For example, the Jonker Street area needs more parking bays to meet the demand of the rising number of tourists,” he told reporters after a tour of the Jonker Street and Melaka river bank areas.
Latiff said irresponsible people were imposing up to RM5 in parking fees when the actual rate was RM3.
“We will not compromise with those who indulge in such activities which do not have the approval of the local authorities, and will take firm action against them,” he said.
Last year, Melaka registered 10.35 million tourist arrivals, and is targeting 11 million arrivals this year.
No Maintenance, No Gain
April 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm
That is what the Malacca state government feels is required in order to boost tourist arrivals to the historic state. The many historical sites in Malacca handle a large number of visitors daily, and even bigger crowds during the weekends. While the recent article about maintenance stresses on cleanliness and other basic infrastructure, the high volume of visitors at these sites will eventually cause some damage to the very structures they marvel.
Malacca is one of Malaysia's major tourist destinations
That is something that all famous tourist sites have to deal with. The more popular the site, the bigger the impact. But what can actually be done about this situation? If people were to stop visiting these sites, then they might end up forgotten once again, hidden away by the sands of time. Can a balance really be found between conservation and appreciation of these wondrous places of the world? Or is it merely a matter of time before they disappear?
So what can we do to help preserve these attractions for the future generation?
Tell us what YOU think.
Read the full article below:
Maintenance of the historical sites in Melaka has to be upgraded in the effort to draw more tourists, State Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik said on Monday.
He said maintenance encompassed cleanliness, parks, signboards, drainage, building structures and car parking bays.
“For example, the Jonker Street area needs more parking bays to meet the demand of the rising number of tourists,” he told reporters after a tour of the Jonker Street and Melaka river bank areas.
Latiff said irresponsible people were imposing up to RM5 in parking fees when the actual rate was RM3.
“We will not compromise with those who indulge in such activities which do not have the approval of the local authorities, and will take firm action against them,” he said.
Last year, Melaka registered 10.35 million tourist arrivals, and is targeting 11 million arrivals this year.
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