GEORGE TOWN, May 17 – The Penang state government says it remains committed to protecting the welfare of fishermen affected by rising operational costs and development projects.
Responding to a question by Pulau Betong assemblyman Mohamad Shukor Zakariah, state executive councillor Rashidi Zinol said support measures.
Include living allowances, fuel subsidies and capacity-building programmes. The state said no fishermen were displaced by the Silicon Island reclamation project.
Adding that 795 eligible fishermen have received RM11.85 million in ex-gratia payments. Additional initiatives include larger fishing boats, educational aid,
Marine ecosystem restoration and the establishment of a fishermen’s cooperative.
