Challenges to implement carrying capacity framework: A case study of Pulau Perhentian Marine Park institutional framework

Mohd Nasir, Nadia and Ibrahim, Mansor and Mahamod, Lukman Hakim and Othman, Rashidi (2017) Challenges to implement carrying capacity framework: A case study of Pulau Perhentian Marine Park institutional framework. Planning Malaysia: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 15 (1). pp. 163-168. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945

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Abstract

The environmental quality at Pulau Perhentian Marine Park is degrading day by day. Many studies have been done in order to support sustaining the tourist sites such as having limits in development and tourist arrival,or better known as carrying capacity. Despite the existence of many agencies whose jobscope is related to Pulau Perhentian,poor implementation of the guideline is resulting in degrading environmental quality of the park.This paper looks at the roles and functionsof each government agencies related toPulau Perhentian. The outcome of this paper is the analysis of the current roles and responsibilities of the agenciesand where are the gaps that can be filled in order to promote sustainable tourism in Pulau Perhentian.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5208/57560
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Institutional framework, government agencies, tourism key players, sustainable tourism
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr rashidi othman
Date Deposited:	11 Jul 2017 15:44
Last Modified:	12 Mar 2018 17:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/57560

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