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.
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Penang needs the jobs created by reclamation project Letter to the Editor
By Anak Pinang
We at Anak Pinang are concerned over the statements made by Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Tanjung Bungah Residents Association, Penang Forum, Consumers’ Association of Penang, Agora Society Malaysia and Pen Mutiara that are putting the livelihood of Penangites at risk.
Their demand for the cancellation of the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project is regrettable since that would in effect lead to the dismissal of existing jobs, affecting businesses, and eliminating thousands of potential employment for the people in Penang.
As previously reported, the construction work of the PSR will generate 5,000 jobs in the immediate three-year period. This will provide significant monetary inflow into Penang’s economy.
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.