Pahang coastline under siege as erosion threatens homes, roads and livelihoods [WATCH]
KUANTAN: Along Pahang’s 210km coastline spanning three districts — Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin — the South China Sea is steadily reshaping the boundary between land and water, alarming coastal communities.
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Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin districts in Pahang state are experiencing significant coastal erosion, jeopardizing homes, roads, and livelihoods along their 210km shoreline in the South China Sea. Over the years, beaches have steadily diminished, exposing residents to the growing threat of their properties being swallowed by the sea.
Strong waves have inflicted severe damage to at least 10 locations, including popular beaches Pantai Cherating, Teluk Chempedak, Pantai Balok, and Tanjung Batu. The Sultan of Pahang raised concerns about the deteriorating coastal condition during a helicopter tour, pointing out a section of Padang Api-Api in Pekan where erosion has brought the main road dangerously close to the coastline.
The Pahang government has requested RM4 million to construct beach revetments and perform beach nourishment and dredging works to combat the erosion. Unfortunately, this has affected popular resorts like the four-star Summerset Resort in Rompin, which closed due to severe coastal erosion. The state has submitted an application for RM850 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan to address coastal erosion control, estuary conservation, and related mitigation works.
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