Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia

In Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia, houseboats have become tourist attractions, complementing its biodiversity and natural landscape. Nevertheless, studies have yet to be carried out on houseboats in Malaysia in general or in Royal Belum State Park, indicating a lack of concern about protect...

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Main Authors: Rohaslinda Ramele Ramli, Norashikin Ahmad Kamal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2454630
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description In Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia, houseboats have become tourist attractions, complementing its biodiversity and natural landscape. Nevertheless, studies have yet to be carried out on houseboats in Malaysia in general or in Royal Belum State Park, indicating a lack of concern about protecting the sustainability of houseboat tourism. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the characteristics of houseboats in Malaysia, represented by houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park. The study’s objectives are to identify the history of houseboat operation in Royal Belum State Park, regulations on houseboats and operators, houseboat operation and management, houseboats’ design and construction, and issues and challenges the houseboat operators face. This study employs a comprehensive methodology, including literature reviews of research publications and official portals and analysis of reports and statistics from the Pulau Banding Jetty. Interviews with houseboat owners and operators provide insights into houseboat management’s history, operation, and challenges. Detailed field investigations focus on houseboat types, tourism activities, and design characteristics. Measurements and drawings clarify the spatial usage and structural details of the houseboats. The study’s findings will help Malaysia recognize houseboats as official tourist accommodations and work toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG9)
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spelling doaj-art-a4be368187f74b2f86c54e1a256f63eb2025-01-27T11:59:10ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering1347-28522025-01-010011610.1080/13467581.2025.24546302454630Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, MalaysiaRohaslinda Ramele Ramli0Norashikin Ahmad Kamal1University Teknologi MARAUniversity Teknologi MARAIn Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia, houseboats have become tourist attractions, complementing its biodiversity and natural landscape. Nevertheless, studies have yet to be carried out on houseboats in Malaysia in general or in Royal Belum State Park, indicating a lack of concern about protecting the sustainability of houseboat tourism. Therefore, this study aims to reveal the characteristics of houseboats in Malaysia, represented by houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park. The study’s objectives are to identify the history of houseboat operation in Royal Belum State Park, regulations on houseboats and operators, houseboat operation and management, houseboats’ design and construction, and issues and challenges the houseboat operators face. This study employs a comprehensive methodology, including literature reviews of research publications and official portals and analysis of reports and statistics from the Pulau Banding Jetty. Interviews with houseboat owners and operators provide insights into houseboat management’s history, operation, and challenges. Detailed field investigations focus on houseboat types, tourism activities, and design characteristics. Measurements and drawings clarify the spatial usage and structural details of the houseboats. The study’s findings will help Malaysia recognize houseboats as official tourist accommodations and work toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG9)http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2454630houseboat tourismroyal belum state parksustainabilitytourist accommodationsdesign and construction
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Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
houseboat tourism
royal belum state park
sustainability
tourist accommodations
design and construction
title Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia
title_full Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia
title_fullStr Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia
title_short Overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the Royal Belum State Park, Perak, Malaysia
title_sort overview on the characteristics of houseboats in the royal belum state park perak malaysia
topic houseboat tourism
royal belum state park
sustainability
tourist accommodations
design and construction
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2025.2454630
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