Tourism is a double-edged sword for many locations around Malaysia, and the rest of the world.
THE economy of Pulau Perhentian, which boasts of turquoise sea, white beaches and colourful coral reefs, depends very much on tourism. But over-development and rainforest clearances are threatening the very natural attractions that are drawing people to the shores of the island, found off Terengganu.
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