Artisanal fishermen in southern Penang island provided with comprehensive aid


(Standing fourth from left) Penang Infrastructure Corporation chief executive officer Datuk Seri Farizan Darus, Penang state secretary Datuk Mohd Sayuthi Bakar and Penang Marine Department deputy director Muhammad Shuhaimi Abd Rahman celebrating with fishermen who received their Certificates of Competency after passing their seafarers' examinations.

GEORGE TOWN: Nine fisherman units south of Penang island will be the beneficiary to the Penang South Island (PSI) Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) scheme, said state secretary Datuk Mohd Sayuthi Bakar.

Mohd Sayuthhi said there would be no changes in the project SIMP scheme as it would benefit the fishermen units in the area.

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