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Water supply issue: we’ll continue talks with Perak, says Chow

Latter’s river resources sufficient, according to chief minister

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 03 Dec 2022 6:59PM

Water supply issue: we’ll continue talks with Perak, says Chow
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says a study by the Environment and Water Ministry showed that water resources in Sg Perak were sufficient to supply water to northern Perak and Penang. – The Vibes file pic, December 3, 2022

BUTTERWORTH – Penang plans to continue discussions and negotiations with the Perak state government on the Sg Perak Raw Water Transfer Scheme in order to import raw water from the neighbouring state.

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said a study by the Environment and Water Ministry showed that water resources in Sg Perak were sufficient to supply water to northern Perak and Penang.

“The latest study commissioned by the ministry confirms this fact, and they have also proposed several options on how this project can be implemented. 

“The discussion and negotiation should be based on the report," he told the reporters at the Penang International Science Fair 2022 today.

He said the prolonged water supply issue will be brought forward in discussions with the federal government and Perak state government. – Bernama, December 3, 2022

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