Kuala Lumpur: A floating market will be introduced in Kampung Labu Lanjut here as a unique community tourism product for both domestic and international tourists, with potential to boost the local economy. The floating market concept is one of three economic project proposals submitted by its Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK).
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the introduction of the floating market concept could elevate the state's profile internationally. He highlighted the village's proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminals 1 and 2) as an advantage in realizing the floating market concept at the location.
Datuk Borhan Aman Shah mentioned, "There is potential not just in Sepang, but possibly in the future we may introduce floating markets in northern Selangor as well." He pointed out that places like Sabak Bernam have rivers in Sekinchan and other areas, expressing confidence that this effort will have positive economic impacts locally.
During the launch of the MADANI Adopted Village: Kampung Labu Lanjut programme, Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin, director-general of Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia under the Prime Minister's Office, was also present. In his speech, Roslan emphasized the selection of Kampung Labu Lanjut as a MADANI Adopted Village as the beginning of a grassroots development initiative.
Roslan stated, "The MADANI government has allocated up to RM1 million for each village involved in this programme. This is a significant investment reflecting the government's commitment to holistic development encompassing not just physical infrastructure but also social and economic progress as well as human values."
In addition to the floating market concept, a night market will also be introduced in the village as a micro-economy platform and community trading space. The MADANI Adopted Village programme is part of the government's effort to ensure no community is left behind in national development, through its 'One Leader One Village' approach.