The statement by Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad that the creation of three islands in the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project is not approved yet is "technically true", said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Khalid's remarks appeared to have been at odds with Chow's claim that the National Physical Planning Council (NPPC), under the purview of Khalid’s ministry, had “agreed with its implementation, by fulfilment of the 18-point advisory notes.” ...