The government rejects the proposal of the new international airport as it would affect Tioman's ecological assets as well as the locals' livelihood there.
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PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya has in principle agreed not to proceed with the construction of the new Tioman International Airport involving reclamation in Pulau Tioman, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.