GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 20 -- About 81 hectares of land have been reclaimed for Silicon Island, according to Penang Infrastructure Corporation Sdn Bhd (PIC) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Farizan Darus.

He said the mega reclamation project was moving forward as planned.

The Silicon Island reclamation project off the southern coast of Penang island covers about 930.7ha.

The project is being developed in two phases, 510ha under phase one and 420ha under phase two.

"Reaching 200 acres (81ha) of reclaimed land is not just about physical progress - it is a signal of confidence that Silicon Island is moving forward as planned," Farizan said in a statement issued today.

He said the project will create new opportunities for investment and jobs...