Penang confirms not told of two new airport bids
Chow hinted that Penang would not be supportive of the reported bids. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he is unaware of two rival bids for new international airports in Penang Commenting on a news report that two firms were planning bids for the rival air terminals that would “spell the end” for the existing Penang International Airport, Chow said his administration will proceed with existing plans until further information is available.
NMIA is proposed at a 650ha site near the border shared by Kedah, Penang and Perak while NORIA entails reclaiming 5,000ha off the coast of south Seberang Prai. News of the proposals emerged even as Penang continues to resist the Kedah International Airport over concerns it would jeopardise plans to expand the Bayan Lepas International Airport.
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