Garbage and plastic bottles from residential areas washed ashore are a common sight in the city centre, which detracts from the scenery and creates negative perceptions among tourists towards the Semporna district.
Housing on the water, which is also a slum area, contributes to the dumping of waste into the sea due to the ineffective disposal system in the Semporna district.
The beauty of the beaches and seabed of Sipadan Island, which is one of the best scuba diving areas in the world, attracts tourists from all over the world.
A resort in the waters of Semporna promises a luxurious holiday to tourists to this district.