Visitors' Perception towards Putrajaya Wetland, Malaysia

Authors

  • Che Bon Ahmad Centre of Studies, Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Rabiatul Adawiyah Nasir Centre of Studies, Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Annur Soleha Ahmad Centre of Studies, Park and Amenity Management, Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Jamalunlaili Abdullah Centre of Studies, Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture Planning and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i3.365

Keywords:

Visitors’ Perception, Putrajaya Wetlands, Malaysia

Abstract

Putrajaya Wetland (PW) is representing the dream of urban living, within its harmonies and refreshing environment; a place for urban people to unwind. However, starting in 2014, the number of visitors started decreasing. Thus, this research is to find out whether or not the attraction attributes, services and facilities provided contribute to the problem. Interviews with the PW management and questionnaire survey to visitors were carried out. The findings show that the attraction attributes, services and facilities at PW are up to date. Hence, it is suggested that there may be other factors causes the decreasing number of visitors to PW.

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Published

2016-08-03

How to Cite

Ahmad, C. B., Nasir, R. A., Ahmad, A. S., & Abdullah, J. (2016). Visitors’ Perception towards Putrajaya Wetland, Malaysia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 1(3), 205–213. https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v1i3.365

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