
Penang to gazette more forest reserves as water catchment areas
A further 3,790.54ha of its permanent forest reserve will be gazetted under the National Forestry Act 1984, says CM Chow Kon Yeow.

A further 3,790.54ha of its permanent forest reserve will be gazetted under the National Forestry Act 1984, says CM Chow Kon Yeow.

Sanusi repeats demand for Penang to contribute to the costs of maintaining water supply security.


Project is very important to the development of the state's economy, says Chow Kon Yeow.

The areas are Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru, Queensbay, Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, Sg Ara and Batu Maung.

COVID-19 | Nevertheless, Chow says videographer still needs to complete 14-day quarantine.

Attendees at Chow's press conference yesterday advised to stay home if possible.

Chow says project was just tabled to National Physical Planning Council.

Several state govts have previously complained they were left out of NSC meetings.

COVID-19 | CM Chow Kon Yeow says his govt was not informed about the arrivals until they read it in the news.

Having only been in power for over 2 years, CM says polls in Harapan states can only happen under special circumstances.

Chow says the federal govt, MAHB will have to consider all their financial obligations and commitment on the project.

State exco Chong Eng says this is to improve the existing SOPs according to the situations.

Chow says his June 7 statement 'made it very clear' that Penang will implement recovery MCO, JKKN's June 2 meeting minutes prove so.


Former state executive councillor said post-Covid economic downturn meant realignment of priorities.

They say the environment will be better off and the funds can be put to better use.

Chow says the withdrawal of federal allocation for the planned development in Penang Hill will impact the state.


UPDATED 2.54PM | They will be compelled to vacate their seats if the majority of the 40-member legislative assembly supports the motion to vacate the seats.


Penang PKR Youth chief Fahmi Zainol reminds Chow to abide by his promise to make defectors vacate their seats.

CM says starting May 13 Penang will allow all sectors and activities approved by Putrajaya under the conditional MCO.

With The People's Aid 2.0 Package, the Penang gov't will disburse a total of RM151m to the state economy.