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.
Flags with a slogan rejecting the proposed sea reclamation project for three islands waving at a fishing village in Teluk Kumbar. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A general view of Teluk Kumbar, home to hundreds of fishermen and their families. Penang South Reclamation involves the development of three man-made islands, with parts of the islands to be put up for sale. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A protester holding a placard rejecting Penang South Reclamation during a protest at the entrance of Parliament in Kuala Lumpur. Some 200 fishermen from Perak and Penang, along with environmental campaigners, rallied outside Parliament to protest against the controversial PSR project. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A fisherman in Teluk Kumbar setting out for the sea to make his daily catch. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A Teluk Kumbar fisherman sorting his catch after a day at sea. Teluk Kumbar is rich with prawns and crabs as the area is a breeding ground for marine life. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A fisherman from Teluk Kumbar, south of Penang island, checking the rope tied to a boat. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A fisherman carrying an ice box to the shore. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.Fishermen spending their free time with family members after a day at sea. Despite their fluctuating income, they still need to brave the bad weather and fish to ensure their families’ survival. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.Fishermen checking for tears in their nets before they set out to the sea. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.After a long day out at the sea, fishermen spend the evening recollecting their catch of the day. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.A calm seafront will remain a distant memory should the Penang South Reclamation project be pushed through. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.Fishermen from Penang brought dried fish with them during their protest against the Penang South Reclamation project at Tugu Negara in Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya says it’ll act on the fishermen’s protest against the PSR project if there are grounds for their complaints. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, July 12, 2019.
Developers Action Party ambition must be the Hollowing Out of Rural and Largely Lower Income Citizens from The Island. The obsession to make Penang Island like Spore & Hong Kong is incredible. I guess in a decade or two , there wont be much left of Southside Penangnites . Unfortunately , the southsiders are mostly Malays. Go figure.
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