Port Dickson beaches cleared of canopies to restore image


The putting up of pasar malam-like blue canopies along beach stretches in Port Dickson has earned the wrath of holiday makers who claim this denied them access to public areas. - Filepic

PORT DICKSON: The decision to remove the blue pasar-malam style canopies from the beaches here is to restore Port Dickson's image as a premier beach destination, says state executive councillor J. Arul Kumar.

The state local government development, housing, and transportation committee chairman said the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD) had to take drastic action following numerous complaints from beachgoers.

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