Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow’s claim that a proposed reclamation project will not harm the Middle Bank marine sanctuary was said to be contrary to scientific evidence.

In a statement, Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee chairperson AD Chandrasekaran said the proposed reclamation site is within or adjacent to the sanctuary’s deep channel.

“Assuming that the chief minister’s claim of no physical encroachment is true, he also overlooks...