Businesses turning scenic beachfront into a slum


Not in the plan: Customers dining at some of the eateries occupying the Pantai Bersih beachfront.

BUTTERWORTH: What was supposed to be a recreational park has turned into a slum after unlicensed eateries took over the Pantai Bersih shoreline.

The public beach with sandy shores and a panoramic view of Penang island is now filled with unlicensed restaurants and cafes.

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