Boost for Endau seafood sector
THE RM1.5 million “ikan bakar” food court which takes on the “Rumah Limas” concept will be operational early next year.
The facility, which is expected to change the landscape of Sungai Endau, which borders Johor and Pahang, is currently a work-in- progress and is scheduled to be completed by end of the month.
The project is an initiative of the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) and among the facilities available include four kiosks, surau, gazebo, platform and jetty where visitors can buy fresh seafood directly from the fishermen.
Johor Housing and Local Government executive committee chairman Datuk Abdul Latif Bandi said the construction of the food court at the location is appropriate as Endau is popular among those in the fishing and seafood industry.
He said the construction of the food court would boost the local economy by creating new jobs and business opportunities, as well as promoting tourism in Mersing, especially those travelling from Johor to the east coast.
“We also took into consideration the need to protect the river and its environment during the construction process.
“In fact, local fishermen will also benefit by making the jetty the transit centre for river tourism,” said Latif.
Kampung Sungai Padang village head Mohamad Khalid welcomed tourists to the food court once it is ready for operations.
“This will become a hit among tourists, especially those using the Johor Baru-Kuantan route,” he said.
Datuk Abdul Latif Bandi (in red cap) visiting the food court in Sungai Endau. Latif (centre) at the project site.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
THE RM1.5 million “ikan bakar” food court which takes on the “Rumah Limas” concept will be operational early next year.
The facility, which is expected to change the landscape of Sungai Endau, which borders Johor and Pahang, is currently a work-in- progress and is scheduled to be completed by end of the month.
The project is an initiative of the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) and among the facilities available include four kiosks, surau, gazebo, platform and jetty where visitors can buy fresh seafood directly from the fishermen.
Johor Housing and Local Government executive committee chairman Datuk Abdul Latif Bandi said the construction of the food court at the location is appropriate as Endau is popular among those in the fishing and seafood industry.
He said the construction of the food court would boost the local economy by creating new jobs and business opportunities, as well as promoting tourism in Mersing, especially those travelling from Johor to the east coast.
“We also took into consideration the need to protect the river and its environment during the construction process.
“In fact, local fishermen will also benefit by making the jetty the transit centre for river tourism,” said Latif.
Kampung Sungai Padang village head Mohamad Khalid welcomed tourists to the food court once it is ready for operations.
“This will become a hit among tourists, especially those using the Johor Baru-Kuantan route,” he said.
Datuk Abdul Latif Bandi (in red cap) visiting the food court in Sungai Endau. Latif (centre) at the project site.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
