Malaysia's Melaka On Verge Of New Chapter In Tourism Development

MELAKA (Malaysia), Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian High Commissioner to Namibia, Hishamuddin Ibrahim's courtesy call on the Melaka chief minister is a positive beginning in efforts to promote Melaka to the African continent. Chief Minister Idris Harun said it would also pave the way in boosting bilateral ties between Namibia and Melaka in politics, economy and social. "I believe the target of 16.5 million tourists to Melaka this year can be met if he (Hishamuddin) assists us in promoting the state tourism sector in Africa," he was speaking to reporters here, Monday. He said the bilateral ties would also open opportunities for Melaka to learn mining techniques from Namibia. Meanwhile, Hishamuddin, 52, said tourism and education were among potential sectors which could be mobilised in developing bilateral ties between Malaysia and Namibia. Hishamuddin said the two sectors were expanding prolifically in the country, specifically in Melaka. He said most Namibians and those at international level viewed positively the expansion in the two sectors in Malaysia. --BERNAMA