SEPANG, Sept 20 — The state government is committed to ensuring that the state's development goes in tandem with the preservation of its environment, culture, and heritage, said Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
He was speaking at the opening of the Bagan Lalang Beach Festival @ Sepang 2025 today. The event, organised by the Sepang Municipal Council (MPSepang), is held in conjunction with the Visit Selangor Year 2025 (VYS2025) campaign.
Amirudin said the organisation of the two-day festival was proof of the close cooperation between the state government, the local authorities, government agencies, the private sector, and the multi-racial community, strengthening unity while generating economic benefits for small traders and homestay operators.
"The Bagan Lalang Beach Festival @ Sepang is filled with various sports activities, beach events and art performances, making the Sepang district a unique tourist destination in Selangor," he said.
Amirudin noted that Selangor has received more than 4.1 million tourists as of June 2025, with 624,794 of them to the Sepang district, proving the area's great potential in attracting local and international tourists.
The state government is also offering various incentives to support entrepreneurs in the tourism sector, to enhance competitiveness, improve the quality of products and services, and further strengthen the VYS2025 campaign.
The Menteri Besar added that the state’s 291-kilometre coastal waters are a valuable asset, both for its marine ecosystem and economic potential, and must be safeguarded from pollution caused by irresponsible parties.
“The beauty of the coast that we enjoy today needs to be preserved. The responsibility to protect and conserve it does not rest solely on the government, but is a trust for all of us to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy it,” he said.
Amirudin commended MPSepang for its consistent efforts in maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of Bagan Lalang Beach, while reaffirming the state government’s commitment to supporting programmes that bring a positive impact to the tourism industry.
