Airport expansion plan on hold pending study


Development of Penang International Airport has been delayed. — Filepic

THE proposed Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project is on hold pending the finalisation of the National Airport Strategic Plan (NASP).

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, in reply to his oral question in Parliament, said any proposal on the development of a new airport, including the proposals to upgrade the PIA and develop the proposed Kulim International Airport would be considered only after the NASP study is finalised by the Government.

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