Fishermen say ‘no’ to Penang reclamation project
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THE Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project has finally received federal approval.
The approval was conveyed through the Department of Environment with 72 conditions, which will be in an official report.
Some 200 fishermen from Perak and Penang, along with environmental campaigners, rallied outside Parliament to protest against the controversial PSR project.
PSR involves the development of three man-made islands, with parts of the islands to be put up for sale. Proceeds from the sales will be used to fund projects under the Penang Transport Master Plan, an RM49 billion endeavour aimed at resolving Penang island’s traffic woes. – July 12, 2019.