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Penang Extends Jelutong Landfill Project Deadline to October 2026

The Penang state government has granted PLB Engineering Berhad an extension for the Jelutong landfill project amidst EIA concerns.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Penang state government has extended the deadline for PLB Engineering Berhad's (PLBE) Jelutong landfill project until October 2026. This extension allows the company to address outstanding requirements related to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as noted by state officials.

Concerns have been raised regarding this extension, particularly as it reportedly goes against a prior assurance from the chief minister to residents in June of the previous year, indicating there would be no further delays. A group has called for clarification on the reasons behind this latest extension and the implications for EIA approval.

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