BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA
BAU: Businesses here has seen an increase of 30 per cent in performance with growing employment rate, said Datuk Henry Harry Jinep.
With the chain of businesses doing well, the Tasik Biru assemblyman stated that there are more people taking jobs in the district.
He said this enables the local community to have purchasing power because they are working and having income.
“Bau is growing with the various and upcoming tourist products and landmarks in the past five to six years. As such, we can see the impact on the local community’s economy,” he said today.
The Transport Deputy Minister pointed out that there are many visitors coming to Bau especially during weekends and festive seasons.
“They are excited to come because there are many things to discover in Bau. Not just at Tasik Biru, but tourist attractions like Fairy Caves and Wind Caves,” he said.
While there are no specific statistics on the number of visitors available, Jinep said it is estimated approximately 6,000 to 10,00 visitors based on the ticket sales for the boat rides and pontoon crossing during festive seasons.
He said previously visitors would come to Bau for day trips, but they are now able to stay overnight with the ability of accommodation.
“Based on the estimation of 6,000 to 10,000 visitors paying to walk across the Tasik Biru and use the boats, the operators are making RM6,000 to RM10,000 in a week.
“This is very good and I am very pleased with this,” he added.
