Candidates eager to boost tourism in Tanjong Sepat

INCUMBENT PKR assemblyman Borhan Aman Shah from Pakatan Harapan is looking to defend the Tanjong Sepat state seat against Perikatan Nasional’s Sabirin Marsono.

Borhan won the seat by a majority of 2,704 votes in GE14.

During his campaign trail, Borhan said in his five years as the assemblyman and as the state rural development, village traditions, Malay customs, culture and heritage committee chairman, he had brought much development to Tanjong Sepat.

“Back then, people did not know about Pantai Batu Laut or Pekan Tanjong Sepat, but now they do.”

Borhan says he has brought much development to Tanjong Sepat by promoting spots like Batu Laut and Pekan Tanjong Sepat.

He said the state had long-term plans for the whole of Selangor and that he hoped to continue serving the people in Tanjong Sepat to realise the goals that the Pakatan state government set for the state.

His challenger, Sabirin, is the Sepang PAS president and Perikatan Nasional Council chairman.

In a Facebook post, Sabirin said he wanted to develop the three beaches in the area to boost tourism.

“The three beaches, namely Bagan Lalang, Batu Laut and Morib can be developed to attract tourists.”

He said the traditional village life in these areas could be monetised along with the promotion of local delicacies.

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Long-time resident A.Chandasekaran, 58, said poor road conditions were a major problem in the area.

“Most of the roads are uneven and bumpy, especially towards the sides, perhaps because of heavy vehicles.

“The authorities need to look into improving the roads here because it affects us on a daily basis.

“Many of the roads also do not have streetlights,” he said.

Other issues in the area, said Chandasekaran, included the need to regulate cattle farming to prevent it from polluting the waterways, and address gangsterism and drug abuse. — By VIJENTHI NAIR