RM20mil set aside to develop Pangkor as duty-free destination, Perak assembly told


Jalong assemblyman Loh Sze Yee giving his debate statements at state assembly meeting.

IPOH: More than RM20mil has been allocated to develop Pulau Pangkor as a duty-free island.

Perak tourism committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said the money had been allocated by several governmental agencies and departments, including the state Finance Department.

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