By P. Singh THE seaside has always been a good retreat for the weary and for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. For this reason, city folk in Kuala Lumpur have in the past never been reluctant to drive all the way to Port Dickson and its many beaches.

By Richard Chuan I REFER to your report on the illegal harvesting of corals off Tanjung Tuan in Port Dickson ("They ravage corals for RM20" - NST, Nov 17) .

THE Express Rail Link between Kuala Lumpur and the KL International Airport is to be extended to Seremban and Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan. This is to improve transport access for those seeking to visit the seaside resort.

By S.A.S. IT was reported in the media that the Teluk Kemang beach project in Port Dickson would be widened and its facilities upgraded. What the authorities overlooked is the fact that the E. coli levels measured at 13 locations on the seaside are between 80 per cent and 100 per cent.

SIEW Ching Chua makes PD her port of call Often neglected by many when planning a quick weekend holiday, Port Dickson is not exactly your number-one pick when it comes to sand, sun and surf. For one thing, its beaches are not as glorious as those you find on the East Coast.