Monday February 4, 2013
Kinta River flowing with potential
IPOH: The Kinta River has the potential to hold international riverine events to draw tourists.
Examples of high-profile activities included dragon boat and kayak races, said Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
“The state Drainage and Irrigation Department will plan on ways to further enhance the river to reach its full tourism potential,” said Dr Zambry.
He was speaking during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Drainage and Irrigation Department, Ipoh City Council, Perak Water Board and the state Public Works Department to jointly manage, develop and preserve the eco-system along the river here yesterday.
Dr Zambry urged the people to keep the river clean.
“We could enforce the bylaws and make sure people are punished if they dirty the river.
“However, we want them to take care of the river themselves,” he said.
He added that people should refrain from dumping toxic waste into the river.
At a separate press conference, Dr Zambry said the cracks in the Pakatan Rakyat alliances could never be mended.
“They can have birthday parties, cutting birthday cakes and visits but their true relationships are apparent,” Dr Zambry said after launching the state-level My Beautiful Malaysia programme at the Ipoh Padang.
“I'm sure I don't need to say much on it and that the people can see and judge for themselves,” he added.