The Borneo Post

Batu Kudi cave to be developed as tourist destinatio­n

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SIMUNJAN: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri yesterday visited Batu Kudi in Ulu Simunjan where a fascinatin­g stone cave is located.

The Batang Sadong MP was joined by Selamalato­ng villagers and members of Simunjan branch of Sarawak Women’s Federation (PPWS), and they spent about 2 hours there. Batu Kudi is accessible via an oil palm plantation road.

According to Nancy, she will propose to the government to develop this area as a tourist destinatio­n. She said this effort

I also brought along our friends from PPWS so they can think of ways to help women in this area such as in promoting their unique traditiona­l food. — Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, Minister in Prime Minister’s Department

could help the surroundin­g villagers to increase their income through tourism-related activities.

“I also brought along our friends from PPWS so they can think of ways to help women in this area such as in promoting their unique traditiona­l food,” she said.

Also present were Simunjan District councillor Margaret Mamut and Iban Temenggung for Samarahan Division, Anthony Nyipa.

The residents living near Batu Kudi Cave believe it has its own history and myths. According to Anthony, this cave was the site of an old longhouse but it was cursed and turned into stone.

 ??  ?? Nancy (second right) being briefed on the cave.
Nancy (second right) being briefed on the cave.

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