Regulations to protect Pulau Payar Marine Park


ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government, in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries (DOF), is introducing several new regulations to protect and conserve Pulau Payar Marine Park, near Langkawi, says Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

He said the regulations include limiting the number of tourists to the island to 100 people a week, and only allowing tour operators registered with the Kedah DOF to conduct activities at the marine park.

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