Proposed PIA expansion includes drainage upgrade


Zairil says a larger tank system to accommodate higher volume of rainwater is being designed.

THE Penang International Airport (PIA) has experienced three flash floods since 2017.

Penang infrastructure and transport committee chairman said Zairil Khir Johar said based on the records by the Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), PIA experienced flash floods on Oct 28, 2018, Sept 3, 2019 and Sept 24, 2022.

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