Upskilling fishermen and helping locals reel in alternative job offers

Fishermen practising chartwork before the final exam of the seafarer’s course.

JOB opportunities and benefits from the Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) will be seen once the Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation work begins.

There will be some 600 marine and land-based jobs when reclamation is carried out over 18 months, with priority given to fishermen and local residents.