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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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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

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Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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