The fishermen are the oldest communities in Penang, but the state and corporations are destroying the seas of our island home.
Please watch this extremely moving video by Andrew Han:
"A simple a video I made for World Environment Day, dedicating a message to the young generation to support the call of canceling Penang South Reclamation. Please help to share."
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We object to the proposal to reclaim 3 massive islands to the south of Penang Island. The lack of public consultation and detailed information about the project is shocking in view of the size of the proposed reclamation which is 4,500 acres or 7 square miles – the size of Johor's Forest City! The PSR project, which will create 4,500 acres of reclaimed land, will involve the dumping of about 190 million cubic metres of fill material comprising sand and rock into the ocean.This reclamation will destroy the richest fishery in Penang and the livelihoods of 4,817 inshore fishermen who will be negatively affected.The project is environmentally reckless in the face of climate crisis. While claiming to target 40% reduction, the reclamation project will generate an additional 3.2 million tons of carbon emissions annually.
The RM46 billion Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) is a poor excuse for reclamation. The reclamation and land sales are purportedly a means to pay for the implementation of the PTMP to ease traffic congestion. But the present version of the PTMP is fundamentally flawed, consisting of a slew of expensive projects rather than viable, integrated solutions.
The apparent need for land reclamation is not caused by land shortage, but by bad planning. The Penang Development Corporation owns 4,500 acres of land in Seberang Perai. In his Vision 2030, the Chief Minister promised to bring the much-needed development to the people of Seberang Perai. This can be achieved by investing in proper infrastructure and a good public transport link across the Second Bridge, not through reclamation.
Penang is blessed with hills, seas and UNESCO-listed George Town, but we are now at a crossroads. What vision do we want for Penang? The expansion of our present car-dominated concrete urban sprawl until it devours our hills and seas? Or a smart, green, car-lite, connected and liveable Penang for all residents? Sustainable development strategies which are financially prudent and socially inclusive will bring strong economic growth. We have a responsibility to leave a better planet for present and future generations!
Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/prime-minister-of-malaysia-save-penang-reject-the-3-islands-reclamation
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