GEORGE TOWN: The Perak government has agreed to supply water to Penang through the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park to Seberang Perai.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was agreed upon by the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah and Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
“… we have received the good news because Tuanku Sultan Nazrin and the state government Datuk Seri Saarani agreed to provide water supply from Sungai Perak which flows through the green industry of Kerian to at least Seberang Perai. The first phase will reach Seberang Perai including Nibong Tebal and Sungai Bakap.
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“… I (also) believe with a better relationship with Kedah lately, a more professional approach can be negotiated for Penang’s need to cooperate with Kedah in terms of water supply,“ he said.
He said this while speaking at the Closing Ceremony of the Northern Zone MADANI Rakyat 2024 Programme which was held simultaneously with the MADANI 2024 Aidilfitri Celebration at Penang Level, here, today.
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