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Preliminary Findings and Generic Issues (cont)
5. Institutional and Legal Issues (cont)
� Many agencies are involved with specific functions & responsibilities of
managing shoreline. However no agency is overall responsible or have
authority. This has led to a lack of focus, expertise and capacity within the
State to address the coastline and the sea which are prime assets
� State Government and departments participation during the preparation of
ISMP and in implementing its recommendations are vital for success
� The Penang State Structure Plan contains some recommendations related to
shoreline management. This should be buttressed with well defined policies
and action plans by the State Government
� None of the current inter agency committees appears to be mandated
specifically to address issues related to shoreline management
� Poor or a total lack of enforcement is a major weakness which must be
addressed in a holistic manner.
� Stakeholder participation is important and must be further encouraged for
better and more effective implementation of plans and projects.