Date: 4 December 2012
Johor now a tourist magnet.
JOHOR BARU: Johor's latest attractions at Nusajaya have
helped triple the number of tourists to the state. “During the current school
holidays, we have seen 150 to 250 busloads of tourists coming into the state,
compared to about 60 to 70 buses during the same period last year,” Malaysian
Tourist Guides Council president Jimmy Leong said.
He said this was due to the lure of Legoland Malaysia and
the Puteri Harbour Indoor Theme Park, which houses the Sanrio Hello Kitty Town
and beloved children's characters such as Barney, Thomas and Friends and Pingu.
“The theme parks at Nusajaya cater to children of all ages. Parents can also
join the fun. It is no wonder that these places have become the preferred
destinations for school holidays,” said Leong, adding that the retail and food
and beverage sectors were also reaping the benefits from the large school
holiday crowd.
Leong said there had also been a rise over the past six
months of Singaporean tourists to these theme parks, the Johor Premium Outlets
in Kulaijaya and other shopping complexes in the city. “Because of this, more
food outlets are mushrooming,” he said, advising traders against profiteering
because there had been a hike in food prices at hawker centres.
Leong said there were now more hotels opening but, he
lamented, the council continued to receive complaints regarding the “old
issues” of taxi drivers not using meters and slow checkpoint clearance.
By YEE XIANG YUN xiangyun@thestar.com.my
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