The public holds the key to saving the Tanjung Aru beach and they must take part in the Tanjung Aru Eco-Development public consultation to make their opinions and objections count.

Around 30 per cent of the 348-hectare development is expected to be public areas as opposed to half of the land size as reported earlier as developers plan to reclaim 226 hectares to increase the size of the beach from 17 hectares at present, where the earth will be sourced from the sea some 55 km from the State's coast.

The billion-ringgit project is divided into eight zones namely Tanjung beach, Prince Phillip Park, Prince Philip Wharf, Aru Gateway, Aru Village, Aru Oceanfront, Aru Marina and Golf Retreat, as well as the construction of a 42-metre canal spun along the project with around five to six kilometres in length.

Speaking at a press conference earlier in the week, Mayor Datuk Yeo Boon Hai reiterated that Tanjung Aru Beach and Prince Philip Park would remain public spaces for all future generations to enjoy