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Is Land Reclamation Necessary For Penang To Thrive?
22 mins·09:30, 18 Jun 2021
Is Land Reclamation Necessary For Penang To Thrive?
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09:30, 18 Jun 2021
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Land reclamation is not something new, from Denmark to Singapore, urban planners have reclaimed land from the sea for decades for offices, apartments, and tourism. But is this necessary for an island to thrive? On today’s show, our expert guests discuss issues related to land reclamation, how it fits into city planning, and the comparison between Penang, Hong Kong as well as Singapore.
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Presenter: Sim Wie Boon
Producer: Sim Wie Boon
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