PSI project a boon for future generations, say fishermen

The Penang South Islands project involves the reclamation and development of three islands covering 1,820ha. The project’s EIA report has been approved.

GEORGE TOWN: Fishermen who have expressed their support for the Penang South Islands (PSI) reclamation project firmly believe that the mega initiative will bring many benefits to future generations in terms of improving living standards and generating employment opportunities.

Lye Phaik Soon, 56, a fisherman in Teluk Kumbar who has been supporting the project since the beginning, said PSI was a good opportunity for the younger generation to get regular and stable jobs such as in the manufacturing sector.