GEORGE TOWN – The publicity and public participation programme for the Penang Draft Local Plan (Island) 2030, which was supposed to end on December 13, has been extended until January 10 next year, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
He said the decision was made to provide stakeholders the opportunity to submit suggestions, feedback, or objections regarding the draft local plan implemented by the state government in accordance with the existing laws.
“The extension period, which is more than a month, will allow the stakeholders, comprising landowners and developers, to give feedback regarding the proposed development or change in land use until 2030.
“They can also access the related forms online (before the document is finalised),” he told reporters here today.
He said this in response to the statement by Gerakan questioning the Penang government’s transparency in implementing the publicity and public participation programme.
The draft local plan was the first to be presented by the DAP-led Penang government, and has been open for public participation for two months from October 14 to Dec 13.
Chow said those who have submitted suggestions and agreed to attend the public hearing session conducted by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) would receive notifications after the end of the extension period.
“During the public hearing session, the stakeholders can present their respective views to the panel involved.
“It is understood that MBPP has also conducted a town hall session with related associations regarding the draft local plan,” he said. – Bernama, December 28, 2022
