EIA approved for Penang South Islands reclamation project

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang South Islands (PSI) project has obtained its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from the Environment Department (DOE) under the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the approval was obtained through a letter to the state secretary dated April 11, based on 71 conditions stipulated including to continue with the implementation of Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) for the project.