MPPD gets tough on canopies, wants to restore PD’s image


By SARBAN

They’ve got to go: Putting up the pasar malam-like blue canopies along beach stretches in Port Dickson has earned the wrath of holidaymakers who claim that this has denied them access to public areas, as seen in this file photo.

PORT DICKSON: The decision to rid the beaches here of “row upon row” of blue, pasar malam-like canopies for rent is to restore the image of Port Dickson as being among the country’s premier beach destinations, says state exco member 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 countless complaints from beachgoers.

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