Penang has long been celebrated for its heritage and natural beauty.
But in recent years, concerns about overdevelopment, rising heat, flooding risks and large-scale reclamation have sparked difficult conversations about the island’s future.
The ‘Silicon Island’ project, formerly part of the ‘Penang South Islands’ plan, is now moving ahead. Supporters call it essential for economic growth.
Critics warn of irreversible ecological damage and serious consequences for thousands of fisherfolk.
BFM takes a closer look at what is at stake with Andrew Han, a filmmaker and programme coordinator at Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim (Jedi) Malaysia, who has spent years working alongside coastal communities affected by these changes.
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Presenter & producer: Juliet Jacobs/BFM
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