At long last, 10 years to the day after he first became prime minister, Najib appeared in court for what promises to be a long drawn out legal battle on multiple charges. A bit of drama outside the courtroom as well. And listen to those chants of Malu apakah, Bossku?!” (shakes my head in disbelief)
Large water spout sends flimsy roofing flying in Penang
One of the largest water spouts to spiral around these parts in recent times sent flimsy roofing flying over Tanjung Tokong in the early afternoon today.
No federal loan for Penang transport projects? Turn setback into opportunity
The latest statement by Penang Forum just out…What do you think?
‘Compensation’ bogey spreads from Penang to KL
It looks as if the residents of Taman Rimba Kiara are being intimidated by the prospect that the government might have to pay RM150m in compensation should it cancel the Rimba Kiara condo project.
Court reserves decision in landmark Sungai Ara hill project case
Sungai Ara residents will have to wait a bit longer. The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in a crucial case which is likely to set the tone for any similar future residential projects on hill land.
Why just Pan Borneo Highway? Ditch PDP model in Penang as well
Indications are that the project delivery partner (PDP) model could be on its way out for the 2,324km Pan Borneo Highway project in Sabah and Sarawak.
Nothing but a farce
I have not really bothered with the draft Penang Structure Plan 2030 ever since the briefing to the public was cut short on 11 October 2018 when the panel members were unable to provide more than cursory answers to the probing questions raised by the public.
Five reasons why it would be good if federal loan for Penang’s mega plan is ‘not forthcoming’
The reported ‘bad news’ that a bridging loan for phase one of the controversial RM46bn Penang land reclamation and transport plan may not be forthcoming from the federal government would actually be good news for Penang.
Chants of ‘Stop the Reclamation!’ ring out at Penang Youth Climate Strike
Several dozen youths and activists gathered in Penang for a spirited 100-minute protest gathering in solidarity with the global Youth Strike for Climate protest.
Global Youth Climate Strike: Youths in Penang join in
The above photo has now been featured on CNN live updates.
Look what I spotted at 9.15am in Penang today. Some youths in Penang were raring to get off the blocks to join in today’s global Youth Strike for Climate protest.
New Malaysia not dead – but it needs a jumpstart
It was less than a year ago that many Malaysians felt so upbeat when the general election heralded in a new Malaysia. Remember the jubilation we felt at the prospect of a new dawn?
‘Silent majority’ supports Penang mega highway – Really?
Our guest writer today is Eric Cheah, a concerned Penangite.
Two and a half weeks ago, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow reportedly rebutted ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s criticism of the proposed Pan Island Link phase one (PIL1), a key infrastructural component of the so-called “Penang Transport Master Plan” (PTMP).
Rush-hour protest at Tanjung Tokong against land reclamation, mega highways
Motorists in rush-hour traffic this evening from 5.30 to 6.15 had something else to chew on – a protest by a multi-ethnic group of Penang residents concerned about plans for massive land reclamation and mega highways which will ruin the environment.
Penang in a rut: Is the RM46bn ‘PTMP’ the answer?
Here are two articles by Loh-Lim Lin Lee and Mike Tan, which provide a more realistic, alternative perspective of the unsustainable development model in Penang. These pieces are in response to an article “Penang’s curse” by a Nisha Sharma in Free Malaysia Today. Take the time to read and mull over the two responses below.
Semenyih by-election result: Serious wake-up call for PH
So Umno has won in Semenyih but what must alarm Pakatan Harapan – and the many who voted for change last year – is the 5% drop in the share of votes it received.
Concerned Penangites hold flash mob against Pan Island Link, massive reclamation
A group of environmentally conscious people held an impromptu flash mob at busy Jalan Masjid Negeri/Green Lane this afternoon against the state’s massive and environmentally damaging land reclamation plan and ill-conceived highways.
Ahead of Semenyih by-election, a bombshell for Pas
Clare Rewcastle Brown’s revelation that Sarawak Report received RM1.4m (GBP260,000) towards it legal fees in an out-of-court settlement has put the spotlight firmly on Pas president Hadi Awang and his key party colleagues, who have been unflinching in their support for him.
Of fake degrees and exaggerated qualifications
Here’s something I wrote last week.
Now, it’s Balik Pulau…
Nowhere is spared in Penang from the ever-encroaching concrete jungle.
Sungai Ara hill project: Penang NGOs send letter to Sunway Group chief
Fourteen prominent Penang-based civil society groups have endorsed a letter to the chief of the Sunway Group over a controversial hill slope project, which they claim does not abide with the UN’s sustainable development goals.