More tourists set to flock to where the birds are

Special feature: Iskandar Mirza (second from right) launching the Birdwatching Paradise Malaysia ebrochure at Pengkalan Gawi in Tasik Kenyir. — Bernama

KUALA BERANG: About 5,000 tourist arrivals are expected in 55 birdwatching locations nationwide this year, according to Tourism Malaysia director-general (planning) Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof.

These locations include Tasik Kenyir and Setiu in Terengganu as well as Paya Maga and Mulu in Sarawak.