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Rompin MP calls for fresh look at Tioman island airport plan
The Rompin parliamentary representative has urged authorities to reconsider scrapping the proposed airport development, arguing that cancellation alone will not resolve the island's transportation challenges.
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Abdul Khalib Abdullah, Member of Parliament for Rompin, has advocated for a comprehensive review of the Tioman airport project rather than its outright abandonment. The MP contends that simply shelving the development fails to address underlying connectivity issues facing the popular holiday destination.
Tioman Island, located off the coast of Pahang, currently relies on boat and helicopter services for transportation. The proposed airport project has been a subject of ongoing debate, with proponents citing improved accessibility and economic benefits against environmental and infrastructural concerns.
Abdul Khalib's intervention reflects growing pressure to find workable solutions to the island's transport limitations. His call for revisiting the project suggests alternative approaches may warrant consideration, though details of potential modifications or solutions remain unclear.
The statement highlights tensions between development aspirations and practical constraints facing the destination, which attracts significant domestic and international tourism. Officials have not yet responded to the MP's appeal for project reconsideration.