Since the last general election, the space for press freedom has expanded considerably.
Six reasons why fishermen oppose Penang’s massive reclamation
The fishermen have their say now:
We are fishermen in Sungai Batu who are directly affected by the project to create three artificial islands off southern Penang Island.
Education minister, deputy both laud Sungai Ara school’s innovative approach
Good to see Education Minister Maszlee Malik and his deputy Teo Nie Ching both endorsing the Sungai Ara Tamil Primary School’s innovative and wholesome approach to education.
Penang: An obsession with airports, swap deals and land reclamation
You’ve got to wonder whether those thinking of these extravagant ideas have the best interests of northern region residents at heart – or if their minds are clouded with property development, construction activity and ringgit signs.
This is what we stand to lose…
… if the massive 4,500 land reclamation plan to create three artificial islands off the southern coastline of Penang Island proceeds.
Penang’s ‘golden zone’
This excellent piece about the southern coastline of Penang Island is by Khoo Salma Nasution. Bear in mind, this area is a source of prawns, fish, shellfish, crabs, even oysters. What happens to the supply of all this when reclamation work starts?
Video of fishermen rescuing beached dolphin goes viral
A heart warming video of two guys, believed to be fishermen, rescuing a beached dolphin on mainland Penang, believed to be near the RMAF base has gone viral.
It makes you wonder how the poor thing got stranded on land in the first place.
The water in that area is not the clearest or cleanest.
This site is believed to be about a kilometre or two away from Pantai Bersih, where the carcass of a dolphin was found on the shore in 2012.
For saving this creature, these two guys have been hailed as unsung heroes and guardians of the sea. All of us need to play our part in safeguarding the treasures of the deep.
Six key areas that new MACC chief Latheefa Koya should focus on
Selamat Hari Raya, folks! I hope you are lovely Raya break. While some of you were enjoying your ketupats, I was busy writing this piece. Let me know in the coments below if I missed out anything from Latheefa’s priority list.
Penang land reclamation: Where is the sand coming from?
It is not just over 4,000 fishermen in Penang who will be affected by the 4,500 land reclamation project off the southern coast of Penang Island. If the sand to create three artificial islands off the southern coast of Penang Island is mined from the coastal seabed of Perak, over 6,000 more fishermen could be affected.
Five reasons to appreciate Sungai Ara Primary School’s holistic approach to education
Ever since the Sungai Ara Tamil Primary School in Penang became the talk of the town for its innovative approach to education – which was heartily endorsed by Education Minister Maszlee Malik during his recent visit – it appears that some quarters are unhappy.
If even a 1.4km highway faces cashflow problems…
… what will happen when they try to build the RM9bn (or RM7.5bn, depending on who you ask) 19.5km “Pan Island Link” – all six lanes of it with four tunnel stretches on risky, sensitive hill terrain.
Ecological nightmare haunts Penang
Things are not looking good for the coastal waters of Penang, what with high contamination of heavy metals, even a dead zone, at Teluk Bahang and the proposed massive reclamation off the southern coast of Penang Island. And we haven’t even talked about the dumping of imported waste. It is all shaping up to be an environmental nightmare.
At busy Ramadan bazaar in Penang, young Malaysians call for climate action
The global event yesterday came two months after the largest international climate demonstration ever.
Penang mega project: Public consultation or tokenism?
This was the press conference held on Monday at the CAP office – the first major event held there since the passing of the legendary SM Mohamed Idris.
Photo of the day: #Puasa4Malaysia reaches sixth edition
A group of ordinary Malaysians calling themselves Malaysians for Malaysia got together in Penang a couple of nights ago under the banner #Puasa4Malaysia.
SM Idris, eco giant, passes away; baton passed to young eco warriors
SM Mohamed Idris, the larger-than-life president of the Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia for as long as I can remember, passed away this afternoon at the age of 93. Deepest condolences to the CAP family.
Photos of the day: Dolphins bask in Langkawi
This brilliant photo by Jonathan Dexter shows dolphins having a good time in Langkawi – and in a way, highlights the importance of protecting our coastal waters for future generations.
BFM interviews Roger Teoh on Penang transport plan
Transport analyst Roger Teoh explains on air why the “PTMP” will not solve congestion in Penang.
Penang reclamation – Battle of rival petitions 2.0: The Endgame
Once again, Penangites are locked in a battle of competing online petitions as the stakes get higher. It is, gasp, our very own Endgame. Will we see three new artificial islands creating a whole new world mainly for the wealthy or can we save the present world as we know it (the precious coastline of southern Penang Island), protect our fisheries sector and stop the price of fish from soaring even further?