MPPP pre-empted as building is demolished

The MPPP has been pre-empted in its plans to assess a site at Pykett Avenue for a proposed luxury condominium project.


All that’s left of 20 Pykett Avenue.


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The structure, which sits on the site of the original Westlands house, was demolished over the weekend before planning approval for the condominium project had been obtained and while neighbours’ views were being sought, according to a source. This could amount to a planning violation under the Town and Country Planning Act. Read more

RMAF school: MPPP enforces stop work order

The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) is believed to have sent its officers out to enforce a stop work order at an RMAF school construction site in Tanjung Bunga.


These photos were taken earlier today before the MPPP took action.

The MPPP action followed a complaint by a neighbouring resident that work was still proceeding despite a stop work order.

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