MELAKA, July 13 (Bernama) -- Encore Melaka, located in Impression City, Kota Syahbandar, has been proposed as one of the venues for the 2025 World Tourism Day (WTD) celebration this September.
State Tourism, Heritage, Arts and Culture Committee chairman, Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman, said that the venue was chosen for its strategic location along the Straits of Melaka, positioning Encore Melaka as a unique tourism product, with strong potential to attract both domestic and international visitors.
He said Encore Melaka is not only a theatre equipped with a 360-degree rotating stage, but also serves as a centre for arts and cultural performances.
“At the moment, we have several proposed venues, including sites in the Banda Hilir area, and Encore Melaka, which we have submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for consideration.
“Encore Melaka was proposed due to its coastal location, which allows us to showcase the Straits of Melaka as part of the celebration. Additionally, it is a distinctive tourism product, with the potential to attract international visitors,” he told reporters here today.
He said this after opening the People's Representative for the People (WRUR) programme in the Duyong state constituency, which was also attended by the Duyong assemblyman and deputy chairman of the state Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communications Committee, Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem.
Abdul Razak added that, in preparation for WTD 2025, a variety of engaging programmes are being planned to enliven the celebration, in line with Melaka’s selection as the launch venue for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
“Several programmes are scheduled for September, including religious events in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul celebration, under the Islamic Tourism cluster.
He said that further details on the upcoming programmes will be announced to the public soon.
Earlier, Abdul Razak stressed that the implementation of the WRUR, now in its sixth location, is not a political platform to retain power, but rather a means to address ongoing public concerns and deliver quality services to local residents.
“It is the responsibility of the current government to ensure that public facilities are continuously improved, for the comfort and well-being of the people,” he said.
The WRUR initiative in the Duyong state constituency, which runs from today until July 26, will feature a total of 166 programmes across various clusters, including sports, community engagement, health, and religion.
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