KUCHING: The construction of a pontoon base near the Sungai Pelaie Bridge will encourage visitors and tourists to come to Kampung Salak.
According to the Assistant Minister of Water Supply, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Kampung Salak has its own eco-tourism products.
He said Kampung Salak is surrounded by the Kuching Wetlands National Park which has a variety of flora and fauna.
Abdul Rahman added that living species such as Proboscis monkeys, dolphins and various other living species are found in the national park which add extra attractions to the village.
“There are many things we can see in Kampung Salak. We encourage residents here if there are spaces in their houses to be converted into a homestay.
“Visitors can also come and see the natural beauty found in the village,” he told reporters during a visit here today.
The Assistant Minister of Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) added that the construction of the pontoon base will provide convenience to visitors and tourists to Kampung Salak at any time.
Commenting on the construction period of the base, Abdul Rahman said it will take one year to complete.
“In Kampung Sibu Laut and Kampung Sungai Aur, it took six months to complete. But this one (Pangkalan Sungai Pelaie) is bigger and as such, it takes about 12 months,” he said.
Abdul Rahman also said that at this time, the focus was on building the base first and other infrastructural facilities such as parking lots would be discussed in the future.
