GEORGE TOWN: The sedimentation problem that caused shallowness and narrowing of the Kuala Sungai Pinang and Kuala Jalan Baru channels in Balik Pulau has no impact on the catch in the area, the state assembly was told on Nov 20.
State Agrotechnology, Food Security and Cooperative Development Committee chairman Fahmi Zainol said that although the Irrigation and Drainage Department acknowledged the recurring sedimentation problem, it only complicates passage for local fishermen's vessels.
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