Ex gratia for affected fishermen

New landmark in the making: Early works on Penang’s man-made island project – Silicon Island (marked by the dotted lines) – kicked off after it secured approval from the relevant agencies, says Chow.

CM: Payments being given out in phases based on scope of ‘Silicon Island’ project

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is giving out ex gratia payments to fishermen affected by a man-made island project off the southern coast of Penang island, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.