Environment news in Penang International Airport
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RM4.25mil flood mitigation project in Kampung Pokok Asam to complete in October
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.
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Penang requires Kampung Selamat pig farms to send waste to biogas plant
The Penang government has directed all pig farms at Kampung Selamat, near Tasek Gelugor, to send their sewage waste to a biogas plant in Ampang Jajar since May to curb pollution. State exco H'ng Mooi Lye said the move follows complaints from residents and MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan, with weekly monitoring by the veterinary services department finding no direct discharges so far.
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Penang mandates pig farms in Kampung Selamat to send sewage to biogas plant
The Penang state government has required all pig farms in Kampung Selamat, near Tasek Gelugor, to send their wastewater to a biogas plant in Ampang Jajar to curb sewage pollution. The move follows complaints from the area's MP and includes weekly monitoring by the Veterinary Services Department and plans for drain desilting.
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Penang mandates Kampung Selamat pig farms to send waste to biogas plant
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.
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Rare Ikan Kanai Spotted In Penang Waters Again After 15 Years
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.