Residents Challenge Coastal Development Plans in George Town

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Residents of Tanjung Bungah pressured Chow Kon Yeow to stop coastal development plans in Sore Thumb. The plans involve building a private five-storey wellness centre, which would require reducing a hill from 18m to six metres and constructing a concrete seawall along the public shoreline. Residents argue that the land should be conserved as a public coastal park instead of being altered for private facilities.

From thestar.com.my

Why it matters

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The dispute challenges the state government's approach to coastal land use in George Town. If the proposed plans are halted, it could materially change the intended economic use of the public coastal land.

Chow Kon Yeow oversees state infrastructure projects in George Town.

From thestar.com.my