Port Dickson prohibits tents on 11 beaches to maintain cleanliness, announces state exco.

Port Dickson prohibits tents on 11 beaches to maintain cleanliness, announces state exco.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Visitors to Port Dickson’s 11 public beaches must observe a new ban on tents, introduced by the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD). State local government development, housing, and transport executive councilor J.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Visitors to Port Dickson’s 11 public beaches must observe a new ban on tents, introduced by the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD). State local government development, housing, and transport executive councilor J. Arul Kumar said the measure follows past issues at Telok Kemang Beach, where unregulated “blue tents” caused problems such as obstructed views and unauthoKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — Visitors to Port Dickson’s 11 public beaches must observe a new ban on tents, introduced by the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD). State local government development, housing, and transport executive councilor J. Arul Kumar said the measure follows past issues at Telok Kemang Beach, where unregulated “blue tents” caused problems such as obstructed views and unauthorized commercial activities.

He emphasized that the MPPD is responsible for ensuring cleanliness and order on public beaches, which includes preventing littering and bonfires. While the ban applies to all tents—including those for picnics, overnight stays, and daytime use—Arul Kumar clarified that visitors can still spread mats or canvas sheets for picnicking and swimming. The affected beaches include Pantai Tanjung Gemuk, Pantai Batu 1, Pantai Bagan Pinang, Pantai Saujana, Pantai Cahaya Negeri, Pantai Batu 5, Pantai Teluk Kemang, Pantai Purnama, Pantai Cermin, Pantai Tanjung Biru, and Pantai Dickson.rised commercial activities.

He emphasized that the MPPD is responsible for ensuring cleanliness and order on public beaches, which includes preventing littering and bonfires. While the ban applies to all tents—including those for picnics, overnight stays, and daytime use—Arul Kumar clarified that visitors can still spread mats or canvas sheets for picnicking and swimming. The affected beaches include Pantai Tanjung Gemuk, Pantai Batu 1, Pantai Bagan Pinang, Pantai Saujana, Pantai Cahaya Negeri, Pantai Batu 5, Pantai Teluk Kemang, Pantai Purnama, Pantai Cermin, Pantai Tanjung Biru, and Pantai Dickson.

Sightseers enjoy the sea breeze on a public beach in Port Dickson, July 23, 2023. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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