GEORGE TOWN: The flood and landslide problems in Penang are man-made, said Penang MCA chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng.
“The Pakatan Harapan state government approved a large number of development plans around Paya Terubong, Air Itam and Seberang Prai. The forest is destroyed. Failure to deepen the river beds is also the main reason why Penang is prone to flash floods.
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