Attraction Management for Pulau Payar Marin Park

1. Feasibility Studies

Identify the current positioning of Pulau Payar Marine Park by TALC and the problems of Pulau Payar Marine Park

* Pollution problem

* Overcrowded

* Decline in quality of natural assets

* Limited activities

* Irresponsible tour operator cause dissatisfied travel experience

* Visitor lack of awareness on the environment issue

* Poor facility

Improve visitors’ satisfaction level and quality of natural assests

* Provide proper training to the staff of marine park

* Input sea cleaner and beach cleaner machine

* Increase public awareness

* Provide more activities

* Build a small themed park in the jungle of Pulau Payar

* Reefscaping project

* Recreation and tourism areas can be confined to specific zones

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Future expects and trends of Pulau Payar Marine Park

- Become the most success marine park in Malaysia, environment is clean and unpolluted.

- Gain a good reputation, increase environmental carrying capacity

- Long term goal is Pulau Payar Marine Park recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

2. Introduction

Pulau Payar Marine Park (PPMP) is situated off the coast of Kedah, between Pulau Langkawi and Penang. The Pulau Payar Marine Park comprises four uninhabited islands of Payar, Lembu, Kaca and Segantang, makes up Malaysia’s oldest Marine Park sanctuary. These islands famous for varied and colorful marine life that they support, offer the best diving site on Penisular Malaysia’s west coast. Access is not a problem as speedboats on a regular basis route from Langkawi and Penang. (Asia Web.D, 2014)

The four islands of Pulau Payar Marine Park are surrounded with corals reefs and are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. The calm and clear waters enable the visitors to enjoy the mystery marine life. The average 30-50 feet visibility in waters at the PPMP ensures satisfaction for diving activity at all times. (Langkawi Guide, 2014)

Payar island...