The National Physical Planning Council has basically agreed with the Pahang government's plan to build a new international airport in Gebeng, Kuantan.

Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail (above) said it was decided in a meeting on Thursday and the state government was asked to conduct an in-depth study on the project, which would be part of Pahang's plan to develop an aerospace city in Gebeng by 2050.

“There is a need to build a new airport because there is...