09 Jun 2021 / 12:45 H.
GEORGE TOWN: Despite numerous objections from various parties, the Penang government will proceed with the Penang South Islands (PSI) project, formerly known as Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow
(pix) said it is not one or the other referring to the PSI, the environment issue and fishermen welfare.
He said the state has been listening and agreed with the concerned parties on the importance of taking climate change into consideration and protecting the welfare of fisherman.
“This is why we are implementing so many mitigation measures, carrying out a socioeconomic plan for fishermen, and introducing green initiatives for the PSI development. Suffice to say that such a massive and comprehensive plan to improve the fishing community has never been done before anywhere in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 ― Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tunku Jaafar has joined several calls for the Penang South Reclamation project to be cancelled. He said he has been against the project since it was first brought to his attention during his time as.
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 Two non-governmental organisations (NGO) have accused the Penang state government of ignoring the rule of law by proceeding with the controversial three-island reclamation project despite ongoing legal action by fishermen against it. Consumers Association of Penang (CAP).