Free Malaysia Today·4 min read·medium
Penang South reclamation ruling explained
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Predeep Nambiar
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The Malaysian Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by environmental groups against the Silicon Island reclamation project due to a procedural delay. However, the court also ruled that state authorities lack the power to issue planning permission for reclamation projects in territorial waters, which fall under federal jurisdiction.
The Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by fishermen and environmental groups against the planning permission granted for the Penang South reclamation project, now known as Silicon Island. (File pic)
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