Port Dickson voters let down by politicians’ empty promises to revive resort town

PORT DICKSON, Negeri Sembilan - Five years ago the townsfolk of Port Dickson were more than thrilled to elect Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as their MP, in the hopes that a heavyweight politician like him would restore the rundown resort town to its former glory.

Before the Negeri Sembilan state assembly was dissolved for the polls, Prime Minister Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan coalition held 20 of its 36 seats, with its ally Barisan Nasional controlling the remaining 16 seats. The parliamentary wards are also controlled by PH, with BN clinching 5 and PH 3 wards at the general election in November 2022.

Still, none of these influential leaders have revived the town’s once inviting seafront, which is now littered with trash and debris, and lined with abandoned buildings and amenities that are now an eyesore. including an audacious proposal from AirAsia magnate Tony Fernandes for Port Dickson to emulate Dubai’s opulent Jumeirah Beach.PN Negeri Sembilan chief Ahmad Faizal Azumu said on Wednesday that the state is poorly governed by Mr Anwar’s PH government, although it is rich with natural resources and in a strategic location.

“We need enforcement from the authorities to stop these people from putting illegal campsites and throwing trash on the beaches. There are also stalls set up on the beaches that do not have proper drainage system, which is environmentally unfriendly,” said the 78-year-old retired teacher.Tree debris and trash found at the Port Dickson Waterfront beach. PHOTO: AHMAD LUQMAN ISMAIL

Although Datuk Seri Aminuddin in May announced plans to regulate the homestay business, there are still no concrete laws set up for homestay operators to be licensed.

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