Early handover of new boats for Penang fishermen

Ahmad Zakiyuddin (far right) launching the presentation of the boats at Fibra Marine Manufacturing and Trading in Padang Benggali, Butterworth on Wednesday (Nov 16).

BUTTERWORTH: The state government has given out new boats, engines and equipment to 20 fishermen under the Penang South Islands' (PSI) Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP).

Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abd Rahman said the handover for fishermen from the south Penang island took place in stages between Aug 12 and Nov 16.