In 2004 Kampung Tekek, a little village on Tioman was earmarked for development as part of a RM 40 million marina project. The project covers 127,000sq metres. It will include a yacht marina and also a cargo jetty which will extend 175 meters into the sea.
Critics, such as the Malaysian Nature Society, WWF-Malaysia have described the project as a disaster for the environment in Tioman and the surrounding sea. Villagers, residents and business owners have submitted a petition with 165 signatures to the government to halt this project. Natural Resources and Environment Ministry parliamentary secretary Sazmi Miah accepted the petition on behalf of the government.
