NGOs welcome move to cancel funds for Penang cable car project

Susan LoonePublished: Jun 2, 2020 10:19 AM | Updated: Jun 2, 2020 10:23 AM

NGOs have welcomed the cancellation of a RM100 million fund to develop a cable car project on Penang hill.

Sahabat Alam Malaysia president Meenakshi Raman said the project is not environmentally sustainable, both to the hill and the botanic gardens in the area. The NGO has opposed the cable car project.

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