Kuala Lampur, Sept. 18 -- Compensation packages to fishermen affected by the ambitious Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project will only be revealed when the state executive council meets to approve it on October 2.

State executive councillor Dr Afif Bahardin said there are a few components to the compensation packages that will include an ex-gratia payment, upskilling and empowerment of the fishermen, housing and a new site for the fishermen to go out to sea.

"I will present it to the state exco for approval on October 2 before offering the packages to the fishermen," he said in a press conference at the Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow's office today.

Dr Afif, who is health, agriculture and agro-based industries committee chairman,...