Maintenance of the historical sites in the state has to be upgraded in the effort to draw more tourists said state Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee Chairman Datuk Latiff Tamby Chik.He added that such will encompass 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 said after 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.
~News courtesy of Bernama~
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