Nowhere is spared in Penang from the ever-encroaching concrete jungle.
What else do you expect when the draft Penang Island Local Plan has been “missing in action” since 2008 under all sorts of pretexts. This has given developers and politicians a free hand – and in the process created haphazard development.
Now we hear that rustic haven of Balik Pulau, once an idyllic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, is succumbing… to a 90-acre “integrated development” project – you know, commercial blocks, bungalows, terrace houses, condos and a couple of low-cost blocks
Apparently, the plans are at the federal level.
First comes the road: A road that few people want.
Many are still in the dark about what is to follow:First a road, now a township…
There is also the question of building on former swampy mangrove land, which could have mud and clay up to 25 metres beneath. You might get that sinking feeling after some time… And look out for the nitrate and ammonium pollution from the nearby fish and shrimp farms.
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hehe….it seems that these so called “civil” group want Balik Pulau to remain as ulu as possible , deprive them of new access road and daily convenience, so that they can enjoy their ” rustic haven” in their crave for getaway when they feel like it….not unlike those western tourist who forever want Asia to be exotic, cheap and broken…
If you think the West is all about concrete and so called “high-end condos”, you are living in another planet. They are reknowed for planned development. Our CAT government has the build “how you like” style, very x100 sad…
OK you want pg gomen to follow Yankees and like Las Vegas, new york and build a wall south of the border?
mmm….still waiting for you to name the high end condos built by the state government…..hehe
A bit off topic here but check out this event, Anil. https://www.facebook.com/events/362924357881647/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr_8OFXHzVe4RsO6aOfiKWVHvbGkQhcRQ5GoEtx3xNxnMQzQ/viewform Unfortunately, for you, it’s in Kuala Lumpur. Rather interestingly, one of the speakers, a PSM KL/PJ Environmental Bureau commitee member, has come out strongly in favour of nuclear power over more sustainable, renewable and safer alternatives such as solar and wind. https://hashtagliberasi.org/2018/09/30/in-defence-of-nuclear-energy/ https://hashtagliberasi.org/2018/10/18/managing-nuclear-waste/ And strongly in favour of the Lynas management versus Yeo Bin Yin https://hashtagliberasi.org/2018/12/14/my-reply-to-yeo-bee-yins-reply-to-lynas/ https://hashtagliberasi.org/2018/12/16/my-reply-to-yb-wong-tack/ Dunno where the other PSM speaker Sharan Raj’s will stand on nuclear power, since PSM is officially opposed to Lynas and to nuclear power, for now at least. In 2008,… Read more »
Tung land, milk tea and ma jiji will oppose all developments. You lead all the way. You move your resident from the border, and to subang and now next to the nuclear plant? Will you be willing to move next door? You trust those operating the plant? Semua pun boleh Dan boleh cincai?
Better news for BALIK PULAU:
For 10 sen, one can savour a warm plate of briyani rice or tomato rice at an eatery in Jalan Pondok Upeh here.
Comparatively, a plate of plain briyani usually costs RM3, tomato rice (RM2) and white rice (RM1.50) at regular nasi kandar outlets.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/26/penang-cafe-offers-briyani-for-10-sen-owner-customers-can-have-a-meal-of-rice-dishes-and-drink-for-l/#eRMybu8m8dikzSDF.99
This 10 sen operator Has put to shame those profit-driven mamak Nasi Kandar in Penang charging high price.
For god sake, stop all the developments !
If stop all development how can tung land enjoy blogging in his condo build cheaply and comfortably by the developer? He complain he can’t afford to buy houses in heritage area. He can afford to buy Condo as the developer built them chip chip. Tung land is happy or not? Still not happy he gets a house cheaper and more comfortable than heritage house. Still accuse me of spinning when developer build houses cheaper than those in heritage areas? Why tung land don’t blame heritage house owners are like developers demanding more and pg gomen are orso friends of heritage… Read more »
International Strategy Institute (ISI):
“Young Malaysians should focus on careers based on the Internet of Things (IoT) instead of traditional professions in accounting, law and engineering as these professions will “inevitably be taken over by artificial intelligence”.
https://malaysia.yahoo.com/news/internet-things-spells-end-accountants-113728284.html
40% of all existing jobs today are predicted to be wiped out within 15 years from now.
I think bloggers like Anil will still prevail regardless of internet of things so long as he stays relevant and impartial in his postings on current issues!
– / Contd Engineering is the application of different sciences to design buildings, bridges, dams, structures, power plants, aircraft, trains, buses, cars, ships, industrial equipment, industrial plants, chemical processing plants, electrical and electronic equipment, electrical and electronic appliances and so forth, many of which have their respective nuances relevant to real-world conditions and circumstances, which require human investigation on the ground to arrive at suitable designs. Would you fly in an airplane, cross a bridge, ride in a high-speed train, live or work in a high-rise building, buy a car and so forth which are completely designed by artificial intelligence… Read more »
This is what happen under dummo getting spm grade 3 only qualified to be teachers. Dummo pay peanuts and we get malau.
It’s a project bulldoze over by the federal govt ?
But rezoning requires state govt approval. We wait and see.
The shifting of blame game has commenced.
Does Federal gomen have the power to build roads anywhere without state approval? Like that tilting & dangerous arch @ Botanic Gardens (demolished after public outcry) erected without prior public scrutiny.
Lol…federal also PH…we are going downhill…Tunglang, save Penang please. My hope is on you!
Hope is on economic-sound minded & development-responsible & environmental conscious Penangites without the he-he-he mentality of reckless thinking & shrieking insanity for all things slippery development ala HK + SingLand. Learn from the Scandinavian nations how they develop talents for world brands like Nokia, Ikea, H&M, Secret Gardens (duo), etc that bring in massive foreign exchange without the insanity of tall buildings & frenzied sea reclamation (to justify creating business opportunities?) while enjoying pristine nature. See how they despite less than 12 months of sunshine can harness sunshine & sea winds for renewal energy without the need of dams. PH… Read more »
First must pay taxes like them? Sure cannot, look for chip one ton mee. Every wants chip if not free lunch like milk tea.
Tung land, kau beh kau bu louder. Lim more kopi o kau2, or you can yam sing with vodka. Pg not going downhill but uphill to 250ft level
asking someone who abandon his heritage house and go living in comfortable condo comes with swimming pool and gym and garden to save Penang is not very clever..i am afraid…hehe
Don’t talk like very highly qualified. You never hear of federal and state roads? How tung land drive his 4wds? Must be kopi o kau2 qualification and driver licence
Shrieking nonsense…
You have been milk like baby? Unable to correct me and instead you are spinning nonsense. You do not know there are state and federal roads. If you don’t take plus highway, you take the federal road to Thailand or singland.
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Tung land speechless over facts presented. Cannot answer?
Small boy and first time happen in this blog.
Everyone can see tung land’ s nonsense