Environment news in Nicol David International Squash Centre Penang

1. RM4.25mil flood mitigation project in Kampung Pokok Asam to complete in October

   5 hours ago New Straits Times Lintang Tengku 1.2 km

   A RM4.25 million flood mitigation project at Parit Monsun in Kampung Pokok Asam, Penang, is in its final stage and expected to be completed in October. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, which includes screw pumps and drainage improvements, aims to reduce frequent flash floods in the low-lying area.

2. Penang mandates Kampung Selamat pig farms to send waste to biogas plant

   8 hours ago Harian Metro Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, Pulau Pinang 28.1 km

   The Penang government has made it mandatory for all pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor to send their waste to a biogas plant in Ampang Jajar since May to address pollution. Weekly monitoring by the Veterinary Services Department (JPV) found no farms discharging waste directly into drains or rivers. The state also plans to clean up sediment in the drains after clearing old waste.

3. Rare Ikan Kanai Spotted In Penang Waters Again After 15 Years

   3 days ago Bernama Sungai Kuala, Penang 11.9 km

   A rare ikan kanai (black bass) was caught by a local fisherman in Sungai Kuala, Penang, marking the first such catch in the state's waters in about 15 years. The Penang Fisheries Department confirmed the discovery, highlighting its significance for national fisheries records and the area's ecological health.