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?
The scarring of the hills of Penang
Check out this video of the highway development around the Thean Teik area.
Poll: Rate PH governments’ performance after one year
Two polls below – one for the PH government in Putrajaya and another for the state government in Penang. Rate their performances below:
So they want to build a monster highway on sensitive hill slopes in Penang
First take a look at what happened in Klang after a retaining wall for the new West Coast Expressway gave way. The resulting land movement displaced and dislocated major water pipes, creating serious water disruptions in Klang.
PDC has 4,500 acres of land in Batu Kawan – so why create three islands?
The Penang Development Corporation already has over 4,500 acres of land under its care in the Batu Kawan area in mainland Penang – so why is the state government so intent on reclaiming 4,500 acres of land to create three island off the southern coast of Penang Island?
Penang’s mega RM46bn project: Serious problem of conflict of interest
Throughout my (unsuccessful) stint as a member of the Penang Transport Council, I kept highlighting the problem of conflict of interest in the entire mega transport proposal put forward by SRS Consortium.
UK Parliament declares climate change emergency; what about Malaysia?
In a stunning development, the UK Parliament yesterday became the first to declare a climate change emergency after sustained pressure from an environmental activist group.
The politics of concrete
Ever wondered why concrete is poured all over our planet, even for mega projects of questionable value?
Five reasons why ‘PTMP’ is a white elephant masterplan
Roger Teoh gave this presentation about half a year ago, but the points he raised are still valid. Take the time to watch his presentation. If you are short of time, at least read his brilliant summary of the five serious concerns about the Penang state government’s land reclamation and https://epilepsy.wales/kamagra-sildenafil transport infrastructure plan.
Two BFM Radio interviews
This is that controversial BFM Radio interview with Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Penang reclamation: No federal decision yet!
What’s going on here. Last night I wrote that I could not understand how Mahathir could go along with the massive reclamation off the southern coast of Penang Island – especially as the reclamation would cover an area larger than Forest City in Johor, which he was dead against.
A dark day for Penang
Today, the National Physical Planning Council meeting reportedly approved the massive 4,500-acre land reclamation project off the coast of southern Penang Island. This comes at around the same time as a large crowd of activists have shut down London in protest at the lack of action against climate change by British leaders.
Monster highway approved: Welcome to the Parking Lot of the Orient
The federal authorities’ “conditional” approval for the RM8bn Pan Island Link project will lay the foundation for further congestion in the state five to seven years after the highway is completed.
The remarkable school in Sungai Ara that Maszlee would dream of
No homework for pupils. Wholesome all-round education. A school farm where pupils can experience and learn living science. No extra classes or tuition for pupils. Little emphasis on exams. And yet commendable academic results.
Rantau by-election not a disaster for Pakatan Harapan
While the BN’s winning majority of 4,510 in the Rantau by-election yesterday might look large, it was actually a reduced majority compared to its 2013 general election winning majority of 4,613. (BN had won unopposed in the 2018 general election when the PKR candidate was sensationally disqualified.)
Historic moment as pupils from two Malaysian schools join in Youth Strike for Climate
A wave of environmental consciousness is sweeping across young people in southern Penang Island.
MN D’Cruz – A passion for social justice
VALIATHURA, southern India, 23 November 1947 – It was like any other balmy Sunday evening at the beach in this fishing community.
Why does Penang need an elevated LRT when we could have this…
… at a fraction of the RM8bn price tag for the elevated light rail transit? The above is the autonomous rail rapid transit (ART) or trackless tram in China. For those who say trams will take up road space, compare the width of this tram with the road width required for the supporting pillars of an elevated LRT.
‘You want answers? You can’t handle the truth!’
When the flurry of reactions to the Suhakam findings on the cases of enforced disappearances emerged, I don’t know why I kept thinking about this classic fiery exchange from A Few Good Men.