Thankful for the protection

Important structure: Breakwater helps protect the coastline from erosion.

JOHOR BARU: A breakwater built not far from Pulau Kukup and Tanjung Piai three years ago has reduced the devastating impact of erosion, much to the relief of coastal fishermen in south Johor.

South Johor Fishermen Association chairman Azli Mohd Aziz said the coastline along Gelang Patah up until Kukup had been badly hit by strong waves, resulting in erosion over many years.