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Sat, 07/25/2009 - 12:30
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EAST MALAYSIA STATE SARAWAK'S ICONIC SYMBOL WILL IMPRESS UPON TOURISM
KUCHING (Malaysia), July 24 (Bernama) -- The new US$1.05 billion (RM300
million) East Malaysia Sarawak-state legislative assembly building in Petra
Jaya, scheduled to be officially opened by King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on
Monday, is geared to make an impact on the tourism sector.
State public utilities minister Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is
also minister-in-charge of the event being held in conjunction with the 218th
meeting of the Conference of Rulers here, has described it as an iconic symbol.
He said, it had attracted local and foreign tourists even during its
construction due to its magificient architecture and designs.
"I feel it is a product that contributes to the tourism sector that we can
promote," he said on the sidelines of a rehearsal for the building's official
opening, which was also attended by Ruler of Sarawak Abang
Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng and Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Two big screens would also be set up at the Kuching Waterfront to enable the
public to watch the event, to be aired live over RTM's channel one.
On the state government's preparation, Awang Tengah said, it was now in full
swing with 1,500 guests, including foreign diginitaries, invited for the opening
ceremony, which would be followed by fireworks, regatta and exhibitions at the
Kuching Waterfront.
About 1,800 police and army personnel will be deployed from July 25-31 to
monitor security and traffic flow.
-- BERNAMA