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Tourism Pahang general manager Datuk Ishak Mokhtar said two mega events, namely Pesta Air Chenor in Maran in April and the Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge in September, would attract more tourists next year.
“For example, if someone plans to visitthe beach during the monsoon season, they can try surfing. Or if they want to try the state’s delicacies, they can ride on highpowered motorcycles to Temerloh on a Sunday to visit Pekan Sehari and taste the famous ikan patin dishes.” Tourism Johor director Zihan Ismail said up to last month, the state recorded 14.91 million foreign tourists compared with 14.28 million in the same period last year.Zihan added that Tourism Johor had lined up a “20 events and 20 destinations” plan to attract more tourists.She said among the major events were Sukan Malaysia 2020 in July and the Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival.Zihan said Tourism Johor would promote different segments for different markets.
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