The latest statement from the Penang-based Sahabat Alam Malaysia:
Sahabat Alam Malaysia was surprised to read a media report quoting Gamuda Bhd as saying that the “Penang South Reclamation” project will begin on 1 July. This is because the fishermen’s appeal has not yet been heard and decided.
On 25 May the Penang State Fishermen’s Association (Pen Mutiara), the South Penang Area Fishermen’s Association and Zakaria Ismail, on behalf of the Sungai Batu fishermen’s unit, filed their notices of appeal to the Appeals Board under Regulation 3(1) of the Environmental Quality Regulations (Appeal Board) 2003.
They are challenging the conditional approval of the environmental impact assessment report entitled “The proposed reclamation and dredging works for the Penang South Reclamation (PSR)” (Revision 03) dated March 2023.
The director general of the Department of Environment had approved with conditions the report in a letter dated 11 April to the project proponent and this approval was announced by the Penang chief minister on 26 April.
The state government should await the outcome of the fishermen’s appeal and respect the legal process.
In addition, one of the conditions for the approval of the environmental impact report is that an environmental management plan must be submitted and approved by the Penang’s Department of Environment before any development work on this project begins. We are not sure if this report has been completed and received approval.
The project proponent must disclose to the public whether all the conditions for the approval of this environmental impact assessment report have been met.
We regret that the project proponent still intends to continue with this project, which will have a negative impact on the marine ecosystem, the fishing sector and the livelihoods of fishermen and others who depend on this coastal area.
Mageswari Sangaralingam is honorary secretary of Sahabat Alam Malaysia
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Penang’s Pulau Jerejak can be preserved as
marine park like Singapore’s Sisters’ with viewing deck for bird watching.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Sc6VZ04s52U&feature=youtu.be
sisters islands very small islands. one can tour round the island 8 x 6 = 48 or 50 times within a day. See one can walk round the island less than 10 mins
To protect endangered local wildlife like Malayan Tigers, Black Bears and Tapir, Pulau Jerejak can be reserved as sanctuary for these mammals.
No point to cater for more commercial buildings (Gurney n Queensbay Malls should be sufficient, go redevelop Komtar Mall instead) or high end residence (enough at Straits Quay, Gurney n man made Andaman island)
Commercial buildings to protect humans. They are sanctuaries to protect humans from heat, rain, hungry, thirsty, bored nothing to do, wash their eyes, to spend $$$.
Bujang Valley – our historians should acknowledge Kedah civilization is similar to that of Angkor Wat and Borobudor.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=HrUmJuF2a0g&feature=youtu.be
Historians here have to write as instructed. Otherwise no makan and nama..
The real Malaya history traced back to Hindu/Buddhist civilization in Lembah Bujang, long before Parameswara saw a kancil in Melaka:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lPUa5ngDHgk&feature=youtu.be
Para orso a Hindu and not from here but somewhere. Someone datang just like our grandfathers
Hinduism and Buddhism is the early civilization religion in nusantara, before Tanah Melayu was in place.
When you gain independence from British and have constitution, Tanah Melayu is no longer valid and should only stay with KTM as a memory of bygone days.
Do not argue with history. We can talk about older to civilization in this is land before malays set foot. Bujang Valley can redefine our understanding of history as in school syllabus.
I think the real history of Kedah will never be told by the present government . I am afraid more relics and Candi at Bujang Valley [will be] deliberately destroyed to erase evidence.
Temple demolition in Kedah … under PAS government.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/amp/category/nation/2020/12/03/lfl-slams-kedah-mbs-heavy-handed-defence-of-temple-demolition/
‘Temples will be destroyed, so stop the Mongols’: Guan Eng warns Penangites against ‘green wave’.
https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2023/07/08/temples-will-be-destroyed-so-stop-the-mongols-guan-eng-warns-penangites-against-green-wave
Bujang Valley can attract tourists to spend and boost Kedah’s economy. May be this can be the strong factor to justify the building of Kulim airport in anticipation of big influx of global tourists?
What is bujang compare to Angkor wat? Away, ketuan not interested because there is no his and her story there. What to say? Even the 3 tuahs is like Kampong ceritas
Angkor has so much history, structures and the way and why it was designed in that way
https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/95835/bujang-valley-revised-dating-narrative-towards-unesco-listing-of-ancient-maritime-site
While human remains or a burial site may hold answers to the type of people or society that inhabited Ancient Kedah, this was a highly unlikely discovery, as human remains rarely survive the hot and humid tropical weather.
Early settlers think they find gold in bujang and stay for good. Instead half past six, balek tong shan. Angkor wat has a long long history and many temples and lakes.
97 archeological sites have been discovered in the Bujang Valley, of which 54 have been excavated.
There are, however, many candi and temples located in the forest that have yet to be discovered or excavated.
The first people to do archeology in Kedah were the Mat Salleh colonialists. If not for them, the bigots would by now have been rewritten history or destroyed the evidence. We still have half-baked professors issuing wild statements on regional history.
Since the colonialists left, further discoveries seem insignificant. Failing to maintain tracks and facilities serves to keep away tourists. Singapore is doing a good job across SEA, but may not have permission to work on our sites.
Singapore HDB consultant already not welcomed here by the brainwashed locals, let alone Singapore archeologists. They believe that Singapore Malays can no longer converse in malay language.
YB Sim proposes e-scooter as last mile connection to LRT at Bayan Baru. FTZ staffs in future to ride e-scooter to work?
https://fb.watch/lxbLUFL6hQ/?mibextid=6aamW6
What say you uncles n aunties?
The nons in PKR are like tappers always behind the rubber trees.
Your metaphors should go viral beyond Anilverse. Give u a thumbsup.
Alpha a nons may have a word on BeEnd?
Fishermen are not alone. As many as 4.5 million Malaysians are likely to lose their jobs by 2030, if they do not improve their skills or attend reskilling and upskilling programmes with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is already being used to automate tasks in various industries including manufacturing, healthcare and customer service.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/26/over-four-million-msians-likely-to-lose-jobs-by-2030-if-they-lack-skills
Why don’t they harvest and fertise the palm oil trees. Only labour. Rubber tapper need to cut the bark properly
3 year old Bella Hutchinson can help to promote Penang to her fellow British (pounds to revive ringgit) to come and spend and help Penang economy.
https://youtu.be/hLWSqRr0_R4
Most local cannot appreciate local attractions prefer to spend money overseas. Time to enjoy locally now that our currency cannot go far!
That is due to brainwashing. The more common options for them are foreign sold in the country as (a) fast food (b) even more expensive “fine dining”.
Value for money RM12 all-you-can-eat buffet of Indian dishes in Penang fir you to vheck out:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=eq0hmdOsJQ8&feature=youtu.be
Annalakshmi Temple of Fine Arts
1, Lebuhraya Babington, George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
https://www.happycow.net/reviews/annalakshmi-temple-of-fine-arts-penang-129
Vegetarian food. Have you tried, Mr Anil? Give us your verdict.
I haven’t tried it in a long time. But it was good when I tried it.
They spend their $$ before it drops again. After all, nothing value added after the palm tree gives out oil and the seeds are using third world labour force. Same with fishing. No school can go and fish
Disagree. We start to think, we are the best. By seeing Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and indonesia, we think we are ketuan but they are catching up and even surpass us miles ahead. They produce or make things better than us. They make cities and town better place to live. They don’t spend thing quarrel about race and religion. After mederka over 65 years, we are more disunited. See Sing apor don’t have this issue. Minority is protected and given opportunities
George Town experience
https://youtube.com/watch?v=J0qwfj-tmPA&feature=youtu.be
With SPM passing mark set at 20 out of 100, we should expect less talents in science and research fields that appeal to foreign investors at FTZ industrial sites. One way out to sustain livelihood is to become hawkers, but must learn the skills of cooking first. Good hawkers can make decent livings as food a must to survive. Tourists local or abroad are willing to spend on island judging from so many YouTube clips.
Vintage Penang ori maestro sifu hawkers, whom cannot pass down the trade to descendants, may opt to sell their long kept secret recipes. Younger generation can sustain the food business by paying a sum for these hawkers retirement needs, and also are able to sustain authentic food for years down the road. It’s like alpha to beta and so on.
The Hutchinsons enjoy the Penang turtles, which are in northern shore of island. The breeding ground of turtles will not be affected unless there is a Northern Island Reclaimation project.
https://youtu.be/aPr71RFDWjU
Many Penangites have not been to the Monkey Beach. So do visit the place.
State election is coming or the Green Wave is coming. Do better have discussion on this potential Penang can change government no joke indeed. Next time you cannot wear shorts in public don’t play play in this matter by assuming Rocket cannot misfire after the friendly fire by Tony Apia!
MUDA-PSM partnership as 3rd force will cannibalise votes meant for PH-BN , to the delight of PN, potentially Gerakan gains seat in Penang Island.
Yes. It is time to talk election.
Anil masih tunggu sekejap?
Readers must now respond on this matter.
SEBERANG PERAI, June 30 — The unity government is focused on saving the country from race and religious bigotry and not winning the upcoming state elections alone, said Prime Minister.
He said the religious narrative spread among PAS leaders is dangerous for the country.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/06/30/in-penang-pm-anwar-says-on-mission-to-save-malaysia-from-racial-and-religious-extremism/77204
Must support Madani government, cannot allow Green Wave to make imprint on Penang Island.
I support your view. Avoid Gerakan at all cost selling out it multiracial concept to ketuanan PN.
After the klia fiasco and attempted cover up, many lost faith in Madani but to vote for MUDA or PSM now!
KLIA fiasco ended as a “middlemen misunderstanding”. Who appointed the middlemen? What is the SOP?
Bottom line is Madani government dare not offend the civil servants, although repeated claim to eradicate corruption. Credibility lost, already Dominic is seeing opportunity to launch attack on this matter.
There are many middle men since MCA BN time. If not how to easy come and easy go? Many middle men in other areas.
MCA said NO to PN. Maybe MCA and MiC can form third coalition with Muda and PSM?
Boss himself in madani must not use religion. Just let our agong and sultans. They are head of religion.
Melayu mana kamu jaga? Minyak masak pun kamu curi – PMX
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rlO5UlFA2g8&feature=youtu.be
Aliran’s Mr M Santhananaban seems to have better political analysis than USM’s Mr Siva Murugan Pandian, based on the former latest posting on Aliran.
https://m.aliran.com/thinking-allowed-online/anwars-amazing-actions-against-authoritarianism
Aliran Big Chief should promote this excellent analyst to the mainstream TV as many are very tired by that apple polishing Professor.
Kedah’s mega-reclaimation: don’t jump the gun when the early evidence is that Bujang Valley civilization is way older than Angkor Wat or Borobudor?
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-kedah-oldest-civilisation-bujang-valley-archeology-history-3589106?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0ZGwsqLEmBOm_ljZsMGgEy54gBOWSlYYz3AR-z5c1Ep2FBUGGLLFGtTcA
Can be a UNESCO site to attract global archaeologists/tourists to bring income to Kedah?
Present Kedah caretaking MB Sanusi can propose Bujang Valley as the next Indiana Jones adventure movie filming site, movie can be titled Indiana Jones and the overlooked empire.
A previous MB spent a lot of public money on a Kedah version of Hollywood. The money is all gone.
Kedah got no Hollywood connection. But Johor Iskandar movie studio could not woo foreign production likely due to stringent religious guidelines, now abandoned as a white elephant.
Sanusi can joke a lot but has no concrete plan for economic policies and implementation. Kedah will turn backward like kelantan under PN, possibly cinema to go after the ban of 4D Toto!
Kelantan Deputy MB Claims Kelantan Is ‘Developed’ As It Has Aeon Mall
https://weirdkaya.com/kelantan-deputy-mb-aeon-mall/
Sanusi may need to bring in Sogo or Isetan or IKEA to make Kedah ‘developed’?
Kelantan may have Aeon but no GSC.
No recreation for people so stay at home procreation?
to them, home has more re-creation. they prefers no development so that they need not to go out with home enter tainment
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/07/04/chow-tosses-out-penang-island-master-plan/
Penang Island Master Plan to be reviewed and updated with accurate info to include public concerns and inputs.
Anilverse should start to compile practical wishlist from readers.
Master Plan must address the issue of Horrendous Design Of Bus Stops In Penang
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BbYDIxgWExw&feature=youtu.be
Anil picked on this video for a new story in his latest post after you highlighted. He must give credit to Poon.
To reclaim land otherwise more trees to be chopped down for development?
Catch 22?
More forest in Kedah n Kelantan to be cleared for precious rate earth materials dought after globally?
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2023/06/27/football-pitch-of-tropical-forest-lost-every-five-seconds-malaysia-ranks-top-10-in-forest-loss-worldwide/76735
To grow vegetables, rubber, palm oil, schools, hospitals and waste treatment plants have to chip down trees too.
The way Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution handles the immigration scandal by pushing the blame to “middlemen” is laughable.
The integrity now calls for more transparent 3rd Force in GE16?
‘middlemen’ could be bribe collecting agents to avoid direct transaction?
Middleman is the modus operandi since no direct money payment made it hard to get evidence. Usually bribe money is included in the fees.
Maybe there are middleman operations in all government agencies to help you get speedy approvals with a little commission?
This was the fate of a China diplomatic aide. Image the fate of foreign legal immigrant workers and students. And the worse troubles faced by their prospective employers.
The Gurney Bay project in Penang is set to become an enchanting seafront public park, with Phase One expected to open to the public this month.
https://cj.my/132512/gurney-bay-project-transforms-into-seafront-public-park/
Lim Guan Eng said the previous federal administration had destroyed the ferry terminals that enabled the iconic ferries to berth. a new ferry terminal needed to be built to bring back ferries that could transport vehicles.
https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/malaysia/2023/07/03/guan-eng-govt-plans-to-restore-iconic-ferry-service-in-penang/77573
GEORGE TOWN: Social media has been abuzz since yesterday with news about the arrival of four new Penang ferries here.
At a cost of RM18 million each, the four new ferries will be used to carry pedestrians and two-wheelers.
http://www.nst.com.my/amp/news/nation/2023/07/928084/four-new-penang-ferries-begin-service-next-month
Free rides on Penang’s new ferries for a month
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/07/08/free-rides-on-penangs-new-ferries-for-a-month/
Fleet of four new vessels costing RM80 million to begin service on Aug 7.
New Penang ferry users to enjoy free rides for one month from Aug 7
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qs8UlMlXAoc&feature=youtu.be
Thank you for highlighting this to me.
Will try the free ferry ride.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/07/04/tangau-slams-dr-m-over-tanah-melayu-multiracial-identity-remarks/
always think malaya.They not ketuan? Resources taken out and spent in Malaya. Nons from these 2 areas also enter 1957 social contract when these 2 areas are under white rajah and north borneo company.
After 60+ years of Merdeka, now a certain declaration claims that Malaysia is not meant to be multiracial and this is not seditious in nature?
Awaiting NGOs like Aliran to make strong statements so as not to confuse and worse divide the nation.
Check out the Aliran website aliran.com
Anthony Loke: Mahathir Mengapi-Apikan Sentimen Orang Melayu Untuk Menolak Anwar & Kerajaan Perpaduan
https://youtube.com/watch?v=h1wAdKHzLxA&feature=youtu.be
Iban, dayaks kedazaan and natives of Sabah and Sarawak etc are orso called Malays? Dr M is right?
Lim Kit Siang quotes Dr M’s book (“Capturing Hope – The Struggle for a New Malaysia”) to rebut views on multiculturalism
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/07/05/kit-siang-quotes-dr-ms-book-to-rebut-views-on-multi-culturalism/
Mahathir’s stance on the constitution differed when the latter announced Vision 2020 and its nine strategic challenges.
Back then, Mahathir was of the view that the Malaysian Constitution was that of a multiracial Malaysia.
Abah joint forces with Che Det to proclaim Tanah Melayu agenda in PRN?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=_rlF-iCxwFI&feature=youtu.be
When will the rural Malays realise that they have been manipulated to enrich the elites. 60 years of NEP yet they have to rely on handouts and subsidies to survive, while the rich elites can enjoy good life and overseas holiday with luxury shopping!
Because they cannot understand other languages, coupled with low education, they could not get alternative views or learn from others. They are weakened by the the education policy championing BM, only to be min controlled by their elite master, nk different from being colonised by the British.
Heard of ghost nets? They killed many marine life and also can a submarine. This is what happen when I read the search for Titan
Should move into aquaculture for better yield. Move along with technology as gge sea fish stock depleting.
Better start fish farming before too late when fish is depleted in sea.
Can learn from Pulau Ketam fish farming
https://youtube.com/watch?v=WqcQOiC4Z9I&feature=youtu.be
Pulau ketam is Chinese fishing village. Past, they used to go deep sea not coasts using sampan. Indo pirates and navy come and rob and hold them ransom. … BN do nothing. Now they have to progress. They can see their wives, children and mates everyday in fish farms
The Chinese are flexible and adaptable to change and threat, instead of going out to sea to face risky weather and pirates, they turned to fish farming to great success. Same thing cannot be said about those depending on fate and subsidy to practice same old way.
Fish farming will not get diesel subsidy. So many prefer to be fishermen. Also fish farming will need capital investment and round-the-clock monitoring, so not appealing to those prefer senang diri lifestyle, only go out to fish when feel like.
Non can get subsidies? News to me. You invest but you also harvest big. You certainly you will not come back empty handed.
Also, you cannot sell the fish you caught to Thai buyers while still at sea for higher prices, and claim after returning that you caught less.
Must be very greed. Be a coastal fisherman just to get subsidy? Also gomen is feeding addiction. Gomen should help to increase food production. Extra export to other countries.
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Empurau farming – high value fish
https://youtube.com/watch?v=CUO4EARn1nk&feature=youtu.be
I agree aquaculture offers more stability. However, it should be on the East Coast of WM, not in this busy polluted strait. Also, it requires these:
(a) Finance for genuine entrepreneurs without any corruption or politics. Corruption includes selling fish and diesel at sea to foreigners.
(b) Proper security. What can the fish farmers expect when illegals and smugglers come and go despite the military expenditure?
East coast got monsoon wave may affect fish farming?
If east coast, you need to burn more oil and release CO2 to transport the fish from wast to west. Unless we move to east cost
Yes, killing fish in the name of protecting the environment?
Epf is the person’s $$$. It does not belong to gomen or anyone expect that person. So why gomen restrict it? It is up to person to put it there or take them out. Maybe their kids need the money and will repay back monthly. His $$ have no say?
EPF is not a bank for you “put it there or take them out”.
It is for you to keep your money for old age spending, not for your kids who “need the money” (to buy latest fancy gadgets?).
51.5% or a total of 6.67 million of its members under the age of 55 had savings below the RM10,000 level as of last year.
Basic Savings achievement by retirement age of 55 years old is RM240,000. This translates to RM1,000 per month over a 20-year retirement period.
Why not for kids?. Epf is not your $$. It is saver’s. He earns it. You mean saver no right to do what he wants? He wants to do other investment. You guarantee he lives other 20 years? BN and PN once think of using $$$ from there. Why don’t you ask gomen to extend retirement age and gives extra percentage if they have annuities.
Shriek please go study and ask Akpk what is the purpose of EPF. EPF is not bank. Your ignorance will be detrimental to those who want to enjoy today and suffer later. You think your old days welfare can be taken care by your kids if you give them your EPF money now?
It is not a bank. You can’t keep $$$ there..They make you to take out all the $$$. Close to to our account since you are retired. They should have a pension scheme where your $$$ is in pension mode but allow to you to take any amount to you want and at any time. If one don’t need $$$, keep it there as it is a bank to keep your $$. No deposit is allowed.
My advice to shriek is to keep your EPF money for your twilight years. Do not give to your kids now since no guarantee they will take care of you when you are old and invalid.
Enjoy your life once you retire at 55. Travel to see the world assuming you can live with simple minimalistic lifestyle to reward yourself.
First of all the $$$ belongs to the saver. Whether he keep in EPF, gives to children, eat and drink or travel round the world or buy new electric vehicle or making donations, it still belongs to the saver, Gomen long ago says, if join Civil Service, you get pension but if you join private, you get EPF and lump sum withdraw. Now who is shifting the goal post?
If you are quick to spend money without a plan, think twice before withdrawing the whole. Those who are not used to having large sums of money tend to get emotionally charged. It can lead to splurges on big-ticket items such as luxury cars. While the money is rightfully yours and it is not entirely wrong to benefit from your retirement savings, be aware of the consequences.
You are partially right but to spend the EPF money and not to use it to serve your retirement days can be disastrous. You need more money at old age primarily for medical, not to satisfy your libido. Think carefully and not to dismiss the good advices by readers to you. Once the money is gone there is no u turn.
You give yr EPF money to yr kids n how can you be sure they can support you money wise (if not morally) when you are old and helpless by yourself?
If your kids, need the $$, what will you do? you have been giving them $$$ since they are born. This is what the nons have to do. What opportunities they have?
July 11 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) mandatory monthly withdrawal being proposed will only apply to new members born 2010 onwards who register with the EPF after its implementation date.
Relief for Shriek?
EPF IS a mandatory RETIREMENT savings fund. With increasing longevity, a lump-sum withdrawal at age 50, 55 or 60 is not serving the best interest of all stakeholders involved. It is always the low- & middle-income group that is waiting for the day till they can lay their hands on the nest egg only to blow it away within a short period of time.
https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/what-you-think/2023/07/12/on-epf-withdrawals-and-income-security-after-retirement-chai-sen-tyng/79361
Those who are asking for early EPF withdrawals are mostly greedy folk who want immediate gratification – to use the money for unnecessary shopping and other splurges. But these same people will start crying once their money is finished and start complaining about why the government allowed withdrawals.
https://m.malaysiakini.com/news/655950
Did they asked $$$ from you? You give them golden handshake $$? Gomen tell them they cannot work and since working like kiew cai, they want to enjoy. Gomen has been collecting taxes from them when they start work. Country has rich resources like oil and gas unable to give whereas small countries without resources like little dots can give?
Are you desperate for money?
Don’t spend all in the haste.
My friend withdrew all epf money at age 55 to get a second wife, but became fully broke by 60 years old only fir both wives to divorce him. Think carefully.
A study by Universiti Malaya in 2003 with 2,427 former contributors found that 14% of them used up their retirement savings in 3 years, 50% of them ran out in 5 years and 70% of them depleted their savings in 10 years.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.malaymail.com/amp/news/what-you-think/2023/07/12/on-epf-withdrawals-and-income-security-after-retirement-chai-sen-tyng/79361
Obviously you do not understand the true intent of EPF. The previous irresponsible PMs allowed early withdrawals causing many to suffer hardship at old age without proper savings. You should not be influenced by these 2 PMs out to make you happy now and suffer later. Keep your money to earn interest and withdraw gradually like annuities. Get a financial consultant to assist you.