Butterworth reclamation project cancelled, says Penang CM

Penang terminated Bagan Ajam coastline reclamation agreement with RCSB

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed at the state assembly that the state government has officially terminated its concession agreement with Rayston Consortium (Butterworth) Sdn Bhd (RCSB) for the Bagan Ajam–Bagan Luar coastline reclamation project. The decision was made after the company failed to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed reclamation works. The state will reopen the project for new proposals from other interested par…

Butterworth reclamation project cancelled, says Penang CM

Chow Kon Yeow says the state terminated the deal in September after Rayston Consortium (Butterworth) Sdn Bhd failed to prove the 582ha project was feasible.