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Moon in the way of Penang's waterworks upgrades
Published on 26 Apr 2025 7:36:40 PM
Penang’s critical waterworks upgrade is facing unexpected delays due to intense high tides triggered by the moon’s current proximity to Earth during the new moon phase.
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Penang’s critical waterworks upgrade is facing unexpected delays due to intense high tides triggered by the moon’s current proximity to Earth during the new moon phase.
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