Penang Forum against cable car link


GEORGE TOWN: Penang Forum is concerned that the proposed cable car linking Penang Hill, Penang Botanic Gardens and Teluk Bahang will threaten the last and largest water catchment area on the island.

It said the Teluk Bahang and Bukit Kerajaan Permanent Forest Reserves will be affected, adding that the Teluk Bahang and Batu Ferringhi hills contain the last expanse of undisturbed forests in Penang.

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