RM200,000 upgraded visitor facilities at the Semenghoh Solemnity Reserve

KUCHING, 12 Nov: Project to upgrade and maintain visitor facilities worth RM200,000 at So Semenggoh Primary Reserve was handed over to Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) yesterday.

SFC in a statement announced that the project is being funded by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia through the Recovery, Conservation, Change and Upward Tariff (PPUN) initiative to enhance visitor comfort and safety.

"The improvements are also expected to improve accessibility and experience for visitors visiting the nature reserves concerned", according to the statement.

The project was handed over to the Deputy General Secretary (Management) of MOTAC, Datuk Surendren Sathasivam, to the Deputy General Manager (Management) of SFC, Japanie Bujang.

According to SFC, the well-added facilities also support tourism activities, conservation education and biodiversity conservation efforts in the area.

SFC also appreciated MOTAC for its contribution and support in promoting sustainable ecotourism in Sarawak.

"So Semenggoh Primate Reserve is among the top ecotourism destinations in Sarawak known as an orangutan conservation center", according to the statement. - TVS