Penang Hill a step closer in bid for Unesco biosphere reserve status


If recognised as a Unesco biosphere reserve, Penang Hill will serve as a central green lung to Penang island. — Filepic

THE application to have Penang Hill and its surrounding areas listed as a Unesco biosphere reserve has been successfully submitted after four years of meticulous research and tedious submission processes, says Datuk Cheok Lay Leng.

The general manager of Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) said the nomination dossier was submitted by the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry late last month after it was approved by the Cabinet.

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