CM: Penang's island reclamation project given federal nod

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GEORGE TOWN: The National Physical Planning Council (NPPC) has given the green light for the reclamation of three islands off the southern coast of Penang island.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, in a three-paragraph announcement, announced this after attending the council meeting Thursday .

"The state will abide by the advice of NPPC and feedback from all relevant technical departments while completing the project in accordance with Section 2A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1976," Chow said.

 

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