GEORGE TOWN, March 6 -- The Penang state government will meet with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to discuss technical details of the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project, said Chow Kon Yeow.

The Penang chief minister said the state will still need to discuss technicalities such as compliance issues with MAHB.

"We will resolve all the technicalities even as MAHB commences with the project," he told reporters on the sidelines after delivering his opening speech at the 45th International Advertising Association World Congress at Setia Spice Convention Centre here.

He said Penang welcomed the Cabinet's decision to speed up approval for the expansion project.

"This immediate approval by the Cabinet signifies that th...