Penang South Islands

About 100 Penang fishermen have not signed up for PSI related compensation plan

About 100 fishermen from the Sungai Batu and Teluk Tempoyak units have yet to sign up for the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) after the Penang South Islands (PSI) project was initiated.

[UPDATED] Penang govt no longer challenging court decision to not reinstate PSI project

The Penang state government will no longer challenge the high court’s decision to not reinstate the Penang South Islands reclamation project.

Fishermen from south Penang urged to register for ex-gratia payment

South Island fishermen who have not yet registered for the Social Impact Management Plan under the Penang South Island land reclamation project are urged to do so immediately so that they can be paid the ex-gratia payment. 

Environmentalists slam Penang’s Silicon Island project as preparatory works begin

Environmentalists in Penang have renewed their opposition to the mega reclamation project in the state as preparatory work begins today.

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