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Penang needs govt aid to shore up coastline

By IMRAN HILMY

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government is seeking funds amounting to RM43mil to mitigate beach erosion in Batu Ferringhi.

“We have sent a letter to the Federal Government last week requesting the funds, which are for us to mitigate the beach erosion as a long-term solution,” said state infrastructure and transport committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari.

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