New resort isle mooted

(From left) Barathi, Chow and exco member Yeoh Soon Hin showing images for the location of the Coastal Resort and Spa outside the state assembly hall. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI and ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

THE state government has received a proposal from a private local company to reclaim 121ha near the army camp in Batu Ferringhi.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that the move was meant to turn the reclaimed site into an international resort with hotels, commercial areas and serviced apartments.