‘It’s only 33, not 300 buses’


An artist’simpression ofthe proposed Westlite workers’ dormitory project in Juru, Penang.

THE Penang government has denied that between 200 and 300 buses would be needed to ferry workers when the purpose-built dormitory being constructed in Bukit Minyak is ready.

State Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said only about 33 buses would be needed for the workers to commute to work and back.

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