Community's perceptions towards tourism development in Melaka / Norlis Sarmani , Nurul Nasihah Bahari and Siti Noor Hamimah Malek

The research is aim to identify the relationship between perceptions of community (temporary versus permanent) towards tourism development at Kampung Morten, Melaka. The objectives of the study are, firstly to examine the community's perceptions of tourism impacts in Kampung Morten. Secondly, to determine the relationship between each variable involved with perceived impacts (economic, environmental, and social). Thirdly is to determine the relationship between perceived impacts with community's support for tourism development. The data set in this study are collected from local community at Kampung Morten, Melaka through questionnaires. 89 respondents in that area had become the sample in this study by answering the questionnaires that census distributed. The survey is undertaken throughout May 2015. The results revealed that and research objective where the community were agreed and have positive perceptions of tourism impact Kampung Morten. Second objective, there is relationship between each variable involved with perceived impacts. Third objective, there is relationship between perceived impacts with community's support for tourism development.