Features : Semporna: An Illusion Of Paradise

On a glossy postcard, Semporna, located on the southeastern coast of Sabah off the Celebes Sea, is sold as the ultimate bucket-list destination. Hordes of tourists, particularly scuba divers and snorkelers, travel thousands of miles to experience the crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs of the islands off Semporna town. But step onto one of the five jetties on the mainland, and all that fantasy cracks.