Penang CM hopeful for a water transfer deal


GEORGE TOWN: Based on the scientific report about the amount of excess freshwater that Sungai Perak is letting out into the sea, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has welcomed the Prime Minister’s call for the Perak-Penang water transfer scheme to be reviewed.

Chow said yesterday he hoped the matter will be discussed since the report commissioned by the ministry in charge of natural resources has been completed.

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