KUCHING: Plans are now in the pipeline to turn Bau District into a top tourist destination.

Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep explained and introduced Bau’s potential tourism products to Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah during a courtesy call yesterday.

Various issues, especially on the district’s strategic tourism plans and the way forward were discussed, including upgrading various places of interest and developing new products.

Tourism is one of the three main components under the transformation plan, aimed at increasing the living standards of Bau folk, creating a more conducive and liveable Bau, and to bring economic buoyancy to the district.

Bau’s close proximity to Kuching, around 30 minutes’ drive, adds to its potential to attract tourists.

Jamilah signs the plaque to mark the official opening of Kampung Melayu Bau multipurpose hall. On her right is Henry.

KUCHING: The government is working hard towards addressing issues related to the growing population in Kampung Melayu Bau near here, which have been around for quite some time.

According to Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, he has brought the issues to the government, adding that the village extension project for Kampung Melayu Bau is still under study.

‘We understand this need as families grow and they need their own space. We will look into this matter; Kampung Buso is also under this consideration,” he spoke at the ‘Majlis Ringkat Ramadan’ at the village yesterday, which doubled as the opening ceremony for Kampung Melayu Bau multipurpose hall.