Tanjung Tokong fishermen say compensation is inadequate

A file picture dated April 9, 2017 of reclamation work around the Gurney Drive seafront opposite Sri Tanjung Pinang. - ZAINUDIN AHAD/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The Tanjung Tokong fishermen affected by the Sri Tanjung Pinang 2 (STP2) project have urged the state government and the developer to revisit their plight, saying they were inadequately compensated.

Tanjung Tokong Fishermen Association chairman Mohd Ishak Abdul Rahman said the ex-gratia payment given in 2015 is not enough as the fishermen gave been facing dwindling catches of fish, prawns and crabs since the initial work on the project began.