Penang Water objects to wastewater from Kulim International Airport being discharged into Sungai Muda


GEORGE TOWN: The Federal Government has been urged to not approve the Kulim International Airport (KXP) and Kedah Aerotropolis project as it would result in wastewater being discharged into Sungai Muda.

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer Datuk Jaseni Maidinsa said based on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the project, wastewater from the sewage treatment plant will be discharged into Sungai Muda, six kilometres upstream of Lahar Tiang Intake.

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