New Pulau Tioman airport project shelved, says Environment Minister


PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya has in principle agreed not to proceed with the construction of the new Tioman International Airport involving reclamation in Pulau Tioman, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

"The Cabinet meeting has, in principle, agreed not to proceed with the construction of the new Tioman International Airport involving 76% sea reclamation area,” the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister said in a statement Wednesday (Aug 9).

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