NGOs still against Penang’s Pan Island Link 1

GEORGE TOWN (April 15): The Penang authorities are “ignoring public objections”, said non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the state in reaction to the news that the RM7 billion Pan Island Link 1 (PIL1) environmental impact assessment (EIA) has got regulatory approval from the Environment Department (DOE).

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Penang Forum NGO says government should find alternatives to PIL 1

PETALING JAYA (April 11): Alternatives need to be sought for the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) as the Federal Government is not providing financial aid for the highway project, says an NGO The Star reports that Penang Forum member Dr Lim Mah Hui said the state should treat the situation as an opportunity instead of a setback.

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