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The Perils of the Penang South Islands Project
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15:00, 21 Jun 2021
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The Penang South Reclamation (PSR) megaproject is a massive reclamation project to create three islands off the southern coast of Penang island. The size of the proposed reclamation in question involves 4,500 acres of environmentally sensitive areas - that's about the size of Johor’s Forest City. Many Penangites and local civil society organisations have called for the project to be cancelled, raising concerns over how the reclamation will destroy the richest fishery in Penang, negatively affect the livelihoods of 4,817 inshore fishermen, but also saying that the Penang government has not been transparent about the project. We find out more from Meenakshi Raman, President Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Image source: Penang South Islands Masterplan Design Competition Website
Presenter: Juliet Jacobs
Producer: Juliet Jacobs
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The Perils of the Penang South Islands Project
37 mins
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15:00, 21 Jun 2021
The Penang South Reclamation (PSR) megaproject is a massive reclamation project to create three islands off the southern coast of Penang island. The size of the proposed reclamation in question involves 4,500 acres of environmentally sensitive areas - that's about the size of Johor’s Forest City. Many Penangites and local civil society organisations have called for the project to be cancelled, raising concerns over how the reclamation will destroy the richest fishery in Penang, negatively affect the livelihoods of 4,817 inshore fishermen, but also saying that the Penang government has not been transparent about the project. We find out more from Meenakshi Raman, President Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
Image source: Penang South Islands Masterplan Design Competition Website
Presenter: Juliet Jacobs
Producer: Juliet Jacobs
The Bigger Picture
Earth Matters
#SavePenang
#PenangTolakTambak
land reclamation
Penang
Chow Kon Yeow
DAP
Penang South Reclamation
PSR
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