“Came back via Lumut Jetty. And as a Perakian, I am totally disappointed. Are they not interested in attracting tourists at all?”
NESTLED off the coast of Perak, Pangkor Island is renowned for its scenic sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
For most visitors, the Lumut Jetty serves as the primary gateway to this tropical retreat, yet for one local woman, the gateway has become a source of deep disappointment.
A Perak native recently took to the social media platform Threads to air her dismay after returning from a trip to the island.
Her post has since struck a nerve with residents across the state, sparking a wider debate on the maintenance of tourism infrastructure in Perak.
“Just got back from Pulau Pangkor. Came back via Lumut Jetty. And as a Perakian, I am totally disappointed. Are they not interested in attracting tourists at all?” she wrote.
The woman went on to describe a bleak scene at the jetty: a dirty surrounding area, closed public toilets, and buildings so neglected that the paint had long since faded from the walls.
Her plea for improvement was simple: “Can’t they just repaint it? No need for anything fancy, just monochrome. Tidy up the jetty area.”
The user’s frustration extended beyond the jetty, touching on broader socioeconomic concerns within the state.
“Strange how Perak is like this; everything is run-down. Roads are not properly paved, salaries are low, and tourist spots are in a terrible state,” she added.
The post clearly hit home, as fellow Perakians flooded the comments section to share their own grievances. One user, fadhliizhar_rswc, did not mince his words: “Sorry if this is a bit harsh, but for me, Perak is the most backward state on the west coast of the peninsula.”
Another contributor, cikpenna, noted a disparity in development across the region.
“The northern part of Perak looks slightly better; Taiping, Gerik, Lenggong. Other districts look like they have been cursed,” she remarked.
The sentiment was echoed by another resident who expressed embarrassment when hosting visiting relatives.
“My aunts and uncles asked if nobody actually hangs around Lumut—it looks so empty,” the user commented, highlighting how the poor state of facilities reflects poorly on the state’s image.
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