SERIAN: The Michinoeki Sabal Tamu, established by the Japan-Malaysia Association (JMA) in Kampung Sabal, is set to become a new attraction for residents and local tourists.
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan pointed out that ‘Michinoeki’ is a concept which refers to rest stops that sell Japanese products, including food and souvenirs as well as other facilities that will give a unique experience to visitors.
With the full support of the Japanese government, he said, this tamu (local produce market) also provides a similar platform for the locals to sell their agricultural produce and handicrafts to increase their daily income.
“This is a positive effort in developing the local economy and promoting growth of the local community.
“This tamu is expected to become a popular destination and benefit all parties involved,” he said.
He said this during the official opening ceremony of the Michinoeki Sabal Tamu in Kampung Sabal here on Monday (April 30).
On another matter, the Balai Ringin assemblyman also congratulated JMA for their commitment in planting more than 850,000 trees in national parks and forest reserves here through the Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) programme.
He noted that the collaboration between JMA, the Sarawak government, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and the local community is a positive step in restoring and preserving tropical forest areas in Sarawak which will indirectly benefit the locals and future generations.
