Residents around Karpal Singh Drive today submitted a memorandum at the Penang State Assembly protesting reclamation plans in their area.
The plan refuses to go away even after the Department of Environment rejected the environmental impact assessment report for the fifth time (yes, you read that right). The must be some kind of record! Read this piece on the Aliran website.
Mega-projects are dotting many parts of Penang Island so much so some people are calling the place “one big construction site”.
All this is happening while the population of Penang Island is barely rising while total fertility rates have plummeted well below population replacement rates.
Let’s look at the mega-projects taking place or in the pipeline:
Read the full article on the Aliran website
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The constitution is the only safeguard for all races if they choose to abide by it. Islam is no safeguard for non Muslims so do not go down the path to an Islamic state safeguarding non Muslims they reject it whole heartedly.
The biggest disruption caused by Rafizi’s Bersama would be vote splitting among urban centrist voters. If they split this base, they could possibly hand victory to the conservative opposition (PN-PAS) in marginal seats?
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/05/20/how-rafizi-led-bersama-could-disrupt-malaysias-political-calculus/220576
Rafizi’s Bersama should contest in Terengganu as there is no single opposition party elected there.
Bersama likely yet another mosquito party. Unless they contest 222-seat, nobody will treat them seriously.
Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), initially known as the Malaysian United Party (MU), is a Penang-based political party registered on Dec 2, 2016, by George Town businessman Tan Gin Theam and former Barisan Nasional politicians. Originally intended as a “third force” and independent check-and-balance, it made its maiden electoral venture in the 14th General Election, fielding 20 state and 5 parliamentary candidates exclusively in Penang – all candidates lost, even their deposits!
Hahaha. Indeed, Bersama is no different from other smallish parties trying to talk big, “action” before the crushing defeat on election day.
Bersama only brings harm to PH and only good things to our WINNING PAS. I am sure Bersama can take away many NM voters who blindly supported PH in the past and allows our WINNING PAS to WIN in many more mixed and marginal seats.
I am open to the idea that pas may win the GE and then unleashing the ultimate happiness for all Malaysians.
Something like mandatory x, y and z. Closing x, y, and z.
One stream, one plan, one x, y, and z.
Malaysia needs reset after so many boring decades. Build back better after the storm.
Before the sunlight that has to be darkness.
Will PAS leave PN or Bersatu leave PN?
Will umno join PAS in Muafakat 2.0?
Lots of permutations in Malay politics, as usual, with or without any umbrella.
Let’s stick with Madani government for stability, starting with Johor.
We ought to give Wawasan a chance to govern Johor, then we see if it is effective for federal government. A good test for Hamzah.
Bersama more or less as impactful as Muda = ilek or nada, or tarak. Rafizi must join umno before could soar high again.
Penang’s LRT Development Latest Update (JUNE’26) – The Mutiara Line — The Game Changer of the Northern Corridor Malaysia
Siti Kasim: NO PORK, NO LARD SIGNAGE: SHOULD THE STATE OR THE CONSUMER DECIDE?
Lots of Chinese food has lost the soul and flavour when become halal. No more old taste (kor char bee). So better support authentic Chinese food that does not sell out.
No lard maybe is the healthier choice. Although once in a while is ok. What is life anyway if one too scare of anything.
Preserve Lot 642 in Gelugor as a public green space – Residents are asking whether there comes a point when balance, restraint and long-term planning should take precedence over further intensification of development within an already mature urban area.
https://www.nst.com.my/amp/opinion/letters/2026/06/1462072/preserve-lot-642-public-green-space
Six Madani recreational parks in Penang are expected to be completed by the end of this year, expanding access to quality recreational facilities and enhancing the quality of life for residents in both urban and suburban areas.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/06/14/six-madani-recreational-parks-in-penang-to-be-completed-by-year-end/223766
This will enhance recreational facilities and community wellbeing.
Insane Queue for This Michelin Char Kway Teow in Penang! – Penang Street Food
https://youtube.com/watch?v=YiXJTA5fDyk&pp=iggCQAE%3D
This will lure tunglang back to provide his food commentary?
After 56 years on Penang’s Jalan Burma, popular Apong Guan is said to be relocating (with the food truck) to Kuala Lumpur in August
Many are calling for the Penang authorities to preserve this famous food and maintain its legacy within the state.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/06/16/after-56-years-on-penangs-jalan-burma-popular-apong-guan-is-said-to-be-relocating-to-kuala-lumpur-in-august/224045
” Villain or angel: Yap Ah Loy’s dubious legacy must be viewed in right historical context ”
The link – https://focusmalaysia.my/villain-or-angel-yap-ah-loys-dubious-legacy-must-be-viewed-in-right-historical-context/
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Here is a question .
If Yap Ah Loy was mainly providing ‘services’ to maintain peace with the tacit approval of the British, then why is he regarded as the person who established Kuala Lumpur rather than the British themselves?
LOL. Yap Ah Loy story is how many decades ago?
Furthermore, we might not know the truth behind these ancient stories.
Live now, brother.
I am living in the present, and history has become part of that journey, especially when it comes to exploring past mysteries and historical inconsistencies.
I remember in the seventies, the school history books stated that Yap Ah Loy was the founder of Kuala Lumpur. We accepted it without question because there was little background information available and no easy way to verify what we were being taught.
You better believe it if the system praises non Malay which is rare although mostly is factually correct.
The trend now is re-writing history.
Not that we cared much anyway. We were busy living the seventies, not scrutinising history.
Today, however, we live in the digital age. We have access to vast amounts of information, and if we are willing to look deeply enough and ask the right questions, we stand a much better chance of discovering what really happened and getting much closer to the truth.
Peace and love to you brother.
And GK, you do remind me of another commenter who goes by the moniker – shriek.
I was famous here, last time. I had been missing for many years. Came back and noticed Anil already not active like previously.
Anil, you sudah sangat tua kah?
Hehehehe
My guess is maybe a few years ago …… last heard back in 2021. Welcome back.
No, it was way earlier. Maybe around early 2010s. That times we could like post multiple times until hundreds or so haha .
Nowadays I even doubt if Anil himself still manning this blog.
” Pay assessment with recyclables ” https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/05/21/pay-assessment-with-recyclables ======== This is a good idea, isn’t it? Something is better than nothing. At least this program helps the Rakyat in some ways. But where is Penang in all this? They only know how to tax the Rakyat on this and that, claiming it is part of state policy. But no Empathy for the Rakyat. They have a green agency with people drawing salaries, but doing what? We, the Rakyat, do not know. They only brag that Penang is first in this and first in that, then make U-turns on issues like single-use plastics because… Read more »
” Mega-projects are dotting many parts of Penang Island so much so some people are calling the place “one big construction site”. ” ======== Then why continue electing DAP to govern Penang? They have already been in power for nearly 20 years and appear to have grown far too comfortable in office. By now, Penangites can already see the direction the island is heading. Mega-projects and unchecked development are increasingly transforming Penang into what some describe as one large construction site. Many residents are beginning to question whether the state government prioritizes the island’s environment, livability, and the welfare of… Read more »
Penang Mutiara Line: Triple replanting to boost Penang’s urban canopy
Among them: big-leaf mahogany – tall, majestic trees prized for their timber, which is used in musical instruments; Pink mampat, known for their striking purple-pink blossoms and reddish young leaves when they flush.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/05/24/penang-mutiara-line-triple-replanting-to-boost-penangs-urban-canopy?utm_medium=thestar&utm_source=wpeditorspick&utm_campaign=Gamuda+24May26
Let’s wait and see whether they are able to carry out the tree replanting as they said they would.
Over the years, we have seen poor follow-up and maintenance after such work is completed.
One example is road signboards being covered by overgrown tree branches, with no pruning carried out to keep them visible.
” Sun, sea and sandbags in Penang ” https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/18/sun-sea-and-sandbags-in-penang ======== The photographs of sandbags lining Penang’s beaches are being presented as action. In reality, they are a reminder of how long this issue has been left unresolved. This is not a problem that appeared overnight. It is a problem that has been acknowledged, studied and discussed for nearly two decades. The timeline tells the story: 2008 – The Penang State Assembly (DUN) discussed beach nourishment, river mouth improvements and soft engineering works for Batu Ferringhi. Beach nourishment was reportedly already at the contract documentation stage. 2014–2015 – Researchers continued documenting… Read more »
2017 – Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) warned of worsening erosion and said residents had already been raising concerns since 2016, urging immediate action. 2025 – Temporary sandbags were installed again while the government announced that a comprehensive coastal protection project was being planned. 2026 – More sandbags. More assurances. The permanent coastal protection project is still not on the ground. That is not a timeline of decisive implementation. It is a timeline of recurring studies, repeated announcements, temporary fixes and promises of a permanent solution that always seems to remain just over the horizon. Sandbags are meant to buy time,… Read more »
Penang deserves more than another announcement. More than another study. More than another round of temporary mitigation.
It deserves a completed coastal protection system.
The question the state government should answer is no longer whether coastal erosion is serious. That was settled years ago.
The question is this:
How many more monsoon seasons must the Penang coastal beaches endure before the “permanent solution” finally stops being a promise and becomes a reality?
Nearly two decades have passed and the Penang state government is still relying on temporary sandbags instead of a permanent coastal protection system.
” Penang signs landmark 40-year water deal with Perak, paying RM210m annually to secure future supply ” https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/07/15/penang-signs-landmark-40-year-water-deal-with-perak-paying-rm210m-annually-to-secure-future-supply/227743 ======== Securing Penang’s water supply until 2072 is certainly a positive long-term objective. However, the agreement also raises some important questions. Across Malaysia, Non-Revenue Water (NRW) is estimated to cost more than RM2 billion annually, with ageing and leaking pipes being a major cause. Penang is not immune to this challenge, and reducing NRW should become an even greater priority, especially if the state is paying RM210 million annually to import treated water from Perak at RM1.70 per m³. If treated water is… Read more »
Otherwise, some of that more expensive treated water could still be lost before it reaches homes and businesses. Securing new water sources is important, but safeguarding the water we already have is equally important. Investing in new supply and reducing NRW should go hand in hand. After all, what is the point of paying more for treated water if substantial amounts are still being lost through leakages? The article also does not clarify how the additional treated water supply will be utilised. Given the higher cost of imported treated water, it would be important to understand whether this additional supply… Read more »
The adaptive reuse of eight Category II heritage shophouses into the Cultural Heritage Hub (CH2) is set to become a model for preserving George Town’s ageing pre-war shophouses.
George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) general manager Ang Ming Chee said the project would show how adaptive reuse can breathe new life into old buildings while respecting their heritage value.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/07/07/adaptive-reuse-project-to-breathe-new-life-into-george-town-heritage-shophouses/226674
” Penang govt to study FOI board order on Jelutong landfill before taking next step, says CM ”
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/07/03/penang-govt-to-study-foi-board-order-on-jelutong-landfill-before-taking-next-step-says-cm
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What works in their favor, they quickly capitalize on it. What doesn’t work in their favor, they come up with excuses, usually saying they need to study the matter further.
It looks more like they’re trying to buy time in the hope that public attention will move on or that they can find a way around the issue.
So much for DAP and their C.A.T. policy. If this is how they respond, how can the Rakyat trust anything they say?
” Chow: Penang International Airport expansion project progressing steadily ” https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2025/10/1299731/chow-penang-international-airport-expansion-project-progressing ======== Just look at Penang International Airport. It now looks worse than a small-town bus station. It has also become a perpetual construction site. This is 2026, and the DAP state government has been governing the state for the past 20 years. Apart from the new multi-storey car park, which itself looks chaotic at ground level, not much seems to have improved at PIA. The parking fees are already expensive for just an hour of parking. Just imagine how costly it would be for a longer period. What is… Read more »
The mainland’s Penang Sentral bus station looks a hundred times better than PIA.
By the way, Penang Sentral requires constant maintenance and cleaning, as well as minor upgrades where necessary. Proactive personnel should be appointed to manage the place properly.
The parking fees at Penang Sentral are also expensive and should be reduced.
” Penang To Spend RM2.9 Billion On Water Infrastructure To Meet Surging Demand ” https://penangtoday.my/news/8494/penang-to-spend-rm2-9-billion-on-water-infrastructure-to-meet-surging-demand/ ======== It is rather strange that while billions are being spent on constructing new water treatment plants and expanding supply capacity, there appears to be little discussion about addressing leakages from ageing pipes. PBA continues to lose significant amounts of treated water through Non-Revenue Water (NRW), amounting to billions of ringgit in losses, much of it due to leakages in the distribution system. Surely reducing these losses should be a major priority as well. After all, what is the point of producing more treated water… Read more »
” PBAPP to invest nearly RM2.9bil for 12 water supply projects in Penang ” https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/06/16/pbapp-to-invest-nearly-rm29bil-for-12-water-supply-projects-in-penang ======== Yes, we the rakyat hears these announcements, but what is the point? PBA continues to lose large amounts of treated water through Non-Revenue Water (NRW), much of it due to leakages from ageing pipes and infrastructure. What have the state government and PBA been doing to seriously address this problem? Shouldn’t reducing water losses be the priority before embarking on other water supply projects? Penangites have a right to ask whether enough is being done to repair and replace old pipelines, improve efficiency, and… Read more »
” Penang govt to decide on Jelutong landfill project after developer’s reply ” https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/06/16/penang-govt-to-decide-on-jelutong-landfill-project-after-developers-reply ======== Look at what this DAP state government is saying. Instead of making a clear decision on the Jelutong landfill issue, they now want to wait for the developer’s response before deciding what to do next. This raises a simple question: who elected the state government to govern Penang? The developer or the people of Penang? The state government’s responsibility is to act in the public interest, not to appear hesitant whenever a developer’s interests are involved. After more than 20 years in power, the government… Read more »
This is exactly the kind of arrogance and complacency that can develop when a government begins to assume that public support is guaranteed and voters can be taken for granted.
No government should ever forget that its mandate comes from the Rakyat, not from developers.
The Rakyat elected the government to lead, not to wait for instructions from developers.
Penang’s TOP 10 Michelin Bib Gourmand
https://youtube.com/watch?v=paKZAdFtxnU&pp=iggCQAE%3D
The Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction is awarded to establishments that serve exceptional food at great value, making them some of the most sought-after dining experiences in the city.
“ Water filters not the solution”: Has Kuching City joined the rank of “air teh tarik” Kelantan? ”
https://focusmalaysia.my/water-filers-not-the-solution-has-kuching-city-joined-the-rank-of-air-teh-tarik-kelantan/
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When dirty water complaints are no longer confined to one state but are appearing across different parts of the country, it is time to ask whether the current system is working as intended.
The federal government should take a serious look at the management of water resources nationwide.
Water security is no longer just a state issue. From Kelantan to Kuching and elsewhere, Malaysians are increasingly facing concerns over water quality, supply reliability, long-term sustainability and rising water-related charges.