GERIK: The Gerik military airstrip will be extended for commercial use to attract more tourist to visit the Royal Belum state Forest reserve.
Perak Mentri Besar, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the idea of the extension came after discussions between state executive councillors and the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) here.
He said there is a lack connectivity of Belum forest to the international tourist market.
Dr Zambry said, the current airstrip in Gerik is only for military use.
