Malaysia to have 303 mln dlr 'Arab cities'

Source: AFP

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Arab investors will spend 303 million dollars on building two "Arab Cities" to lure Middle Eastern tourists to the historic Malaysian town of Malacca, a report said.

The 1.1 billion ringgit project includes an Arabian bazaar, Middle Eastern restaurants, shopping complex, five-star hotel, water theme park, and a unisex Arabic health and beauty spa, the Star daily said Wednesday.

One of the "Arab Cities" will be built on a small island lying south of Malacca town, while the other will be located at a beachside resort just west of the historic port, it said.

Malacca chief minister Mohamad Ali Rustam reportedly said the project, due for completion by 2012, will attract more Middle Eastern tourists and give locals a chance to experience Arabic culture.



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