Maori community can be a model for Orang Asli tourism, socio-economic development, says Zahid


ROTORUA (New Zealand): The success of the Maori community, in transforming their village into a world-class tourism destination, presents an opportunity for Malaysia to adopt a similar model in developing Orang Asli settlements.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who visited the traditional Maori village in Rotorua, said that he saw strong potential in the approach, and believed that its concepts could be adapted for implementation in Malaysia.

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