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Turn war bunkers into attractions
Turn war bunkers into attractions
The Historical Society of Malaysia says WW2 bunkers in Kedah can become tourist attractions
The Historical Society of Malaysia is urging the state government to initiate a programme to rehabilitate and turn World War 2 bunkers into heritage tourism attractions.
Its Kedah chapter chairman Datuk Wan Shamsudin Mohd Yusof said the association had identified 26 bunkers in Alor Star, Bukit Pinang and Sungai Petani which had the potential to be turned into historical sites.
He said the bunkers had become an eyesore and some had been turned into dumping sites or become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and poisonous reptiles.
"The WW2 bunkers have precious historical value.
"We hope the state government will take the initiative to rehabilitate the structures and turn them into tourist attractions," he said.
Wan Shamsudin said the association was worried that the bunkers would be eroded in time and forgotten by the public.
One of the villagers of Hutan Kampung, Firdaus Othman, 18, said the bunkers had potential to become tourism products for the state.
He said, about two months ago, a group of tourist from Europe had visited the bunkers in the area.
"It is a waste if we do not value these historical structures," he added.
State Tourism, Energy, Indian and Siamese Affairs and Islamic Religious Committee chairman Mohd Rawi Abd Hamid said a plan to rehabilitate and conserve the bunkers was already in the pipeline.
He said work to rehabilitate the bunkers would be starting soon and they would be turned into tourism products.
"Besides the war bunkers, we have also identified other structures that have the potential to be turned into heritage tourism attractions such as old houses and buildings which have national historical value," added Rawi.
Firdaus Othman (right) said European tourists visited WW2 bunkers in Hutan Kampung about two months ago.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
The Historical Society of Malaysia says WW2 bunkers in Kedah can become tourist attractions
The Historical Society of Malaysia is urging the state government to initiate a programme to rehabilitate and turn World War 2 bunkers into heritage tourism attractions.
Its Kedah chapter chairman Datuk Wan Shamsudin Mohd Yusof said the association had identified 26 bunkers in Alor Star, Bukit Pinang and Sungai Petani which had the potential to be turned into historical sites.
He said the bunkers had become an eyesore and some had been turned into dumping sites or become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and poisonous reptiles.
"The WW2 bunkers have precious historical value.
"We hope the state government will take the initiative to rehabilitate the structures and turn them into tourist attractions," he said.
Wan Shamsudin said the association was worried that the bunkers would be eroded in time and forgotten by the public.
One of the villagers of Hutan Kampung, Firdaus Othman, 18, said the bunkers had potential to become tourism products for the state.
He said, about two months ago, a group of tourist from Europe had visited the bunkers in the area.
"It is a waste if we do not value these historical structures," he added.
State Tourism, Energy, Indian and Siamese Affairs and Islamic Religious Committee chairman Mohd Rawi Abd Hamid said a plan to rehabilitate and conserve the bunkers was already in the pipeline.
He said work to rehabilitate the bunkers would be starting soon and they would be turned into tourism products.
"Besides the war bunkers, we have also identified other structures that have the potential to be turned into heritage tourism attractions such as old houses and buildings which have national historical value," added Rawi.
Firdaus Othman (right) said European tourists visited WW2 bunkers in Hutan Kampung about two months ago.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Govt promises better bus service
Govt promises better bus service
Authorities in Kedah to adopt both short and long-term solutions for commuters
The state government has vowed to solve the public transport woes in Kedah.
State Education, Transportation and Public Works committee chairman Datuk Tajul Urus Mat Zain said the new state administration, which assumed office in May, was aware of the people's grouses on the poor public transport service.
Tajul Urus said the state government would adopt both short and long-term solutions to improve the situation.
"We are aware of the issue. The state government has been receiving complaints from the public.
"We will discuss the issue with Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to formulate a long-term plan to resolve this matter," he said.
Tajul Urus said the plan would also improve public transport service in the rural areas.
The move is welcomed by commuters who hope their transport woes would end soon.
A Streets check at several bus stops in the city showed that the public transport system in Alor Star is plagued with inefficiency and lacks integration.
Many bus stops do not have signboards to guide commuters on bus routes, frequency and time of arrivals.
As such, commuters, particularly those from the outskirts, are forced to wait for long hours for their bus.
Nuratiqah Markhasan, 14, who travels by bus to school everyday, said the irregular stage bus service has caused her to arrive late at school.
"I have no idea when the bus arrives. Sometimes, I have to wait for an hour, making me late for school.
"We need more buses to reduce the waiting time," said the Form Two student who has walk for about 15 minutes to reach the nearest bus stop from her home.
Her sentiment was shared by another commuter, Kamariah Ibrahim, 74, who said the bus frequency needs to improve.
"I have to wait for an hour to reach a destination which takes only a 10-minute drive. It is a sheer waste of time but I have no option," she said.
Kamariah hoped the state government would soon come out with a sound solution for all. Another frustrated passenger, Salleh Janai, 75, said the public bus transport is unreliable.
"I do not own a vehicle. The only way I can reach town to work is by using public transport but the bus service is poor," said Salleh.
Passengers waiting for buses at Shahab Perdana, the main bus hub in Alor Star.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
Authorities in Kedah to adopt both short and long-term solutions for commuters
The state government has vowed to solve the public transport woes in Kedah.
State Education, Transportation and Public Works committee chairman Datuk Tajul Urus Mat Zain said the new state administration, which assumed office in May, was aware of the people's grouses on the poor public transport service.
Tajul Urus said the state government would adopt both short and long-term solutions to improve the situation.
"We are aware of the issue. The state government has been receiving complaints from the public.
"We will discuss the issue with Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to formulate a long-term plan to resolve this matter," he said.
Tajul Urus said the plan would also improve public transport service in the rural areas.
The move is welcomed by commuters who hope their transport woes would end soon.
A Streets check at several bus stops in the city showed that the public transport system in Alor Star is plagued with inefficiency and lacks integration.
Many bus stops do not have signboards to guide commuters on bus routes, frequency and time of arrivals.
As such, commuters, particularly those from the outskirts, are forced to wait for long hours for their bus.
Nuratiqah Markhasan, 14, who travels by bus to school everyday, said the irregular stage bus service has caused her to arrive late at school.
"I have no idea when the bus arrives. Sometimes, I have to wait for an hour, making me late for school.
"We need more buses to reduce the waiting time," said the Form Two student who has walk for about 15 minutes to reach the nearest bus stop from her home.
Her sentiment was shared by another commuter, Kamariah Ibrahim, 74, who said the bus frequency needs to improve.
"I have to wait for an hour to reach a destination which takes only a 10-minute drive. It is a sheer waste of time but I have no option," she said.
Kamariah hoped the state government would soon come out with a sound solution for all. Another frustrated passenger, Salleh Janai, 75, said the public bus transport is unreliable.
"I do not own a vehicle. The only way I can reach town to work is by using public transport but the bus service is poor," said Salleh.
Passengers waiting for buses at Shahab Perdana, the main bus hub in Alor Star.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
2013年8月8日星期四
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