{
  "id": 2470534,
  "title": "Exco: Perak and federal governments streamlining laws for Pulau Sembilan enforcement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/exco-perak-and-federal-governments-streamlining-laws-for-pulau",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T01:08:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/22/exco-perak-and-federal-governments-streamlining-laws-for-pulau-sembilan-enforcement/232263"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sungai Siput, August 22 — The Perak and federal governments are enhancing existing laws to improve enforcement operations in the waters of Pulau Sembilan State Park, according to Perak Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze Yee. The authorities aim to resolve overlapping jurisdiction issues that have hindered comprehensive enforcement. Loh explained that the sea falls under federal jurisdiction while the land is managed by the state government, creating a grey area exploited by irresponsible parties. The process of upgrading the legislation is nearing completion, pending gazettement and other procedures, and is expected to strengthen enforcement in the future. The Pulau Sembilan State Park was closed to the public on April 1, 2017, due to severe damage to its marine ecosystem and coral reefs caused by encroachment and uncontrolled tourism. As of the latest biodiversity findings, the marine ecosystem's recovery status remains negative. Illegal fishing activities in the area continue to worsen the condition by destroying coral reefs when enforcement boats are detected.",
  "summary": "SUNGAI SIPUT, Aug 22 — The Perak and federal governments are upgrading existing legislation to streamline and stre...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}