CAP objects to RM1bil loan for PTMP


GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government is mulling a RM1bil soft loan from the federal government to start the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) but a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has voiced their objections.

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) president S.M. Mohamed Idris said CAP was shocked that the loan was being considered.

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