Penang and Perak ready to start water transfer discussions, Dewan Rakyat told


KUALA LUMPUR: The Penang and Perak state governments have indicated readiness to start discussions on the proposed Sungai Perak Water Transfer Scheme, says Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

He said this was conveyed by Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Penang exco Zairil Khir Johari during the recent National Water Council chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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