Sea Life Malaysia and other attractions to boost Johor tourism

ISKANDAR PUTRI: Tourism industry players have been urged to develop tourist packages to boost tourism in Johor, according to State Tourism, Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Tee Siew Kiong.
Tee said the state government is committed to turning Johor into a high value regional tourism destination by year 2023, according to Johor's 10-year Tourism Master Plan.
Johor had recorded 7.4 million domestic tourist arrivals in 2016, making it the top tourism destination in Malaysia for locals, with 2.6 million international tourist arrivals, making it the third largest destination for international visitors in the country.
Tee said Johor is no longer a transit point or just a gateway into Malaysia. He was speaking to the media at the official announcement of the RM50 million Sea Life Malaysia project next to Legoland.
Sea Life Malaysia will have more than 25 display tanks in 11 habitat zones, featuring thousands of sea creatures.
According to Kurt Stocks, general manager of Legoland Malaysia Resort, the resort which is expected to be opened at the end of this year would offer an interactive and educational marine life experience to visitors.