Provocateurs disrupt Mahathir’s forum
Mahathir’s Nothing-to-Hide forum took a disturbing turn when provocateurs threw projectiles and flares inside a packed hall today.
Aliran celebrates 40 years of struggle for justice, freedom and solidarity
More than two decades before the reformasi movement was unleashed, a small group of Malaysians came together in 1977 to launch a multi-ethnic, multi-religous movement.
Transport mega projects: MIT researcher highlights failure of Penang government’s ‘top-down’ consultation
The so-called upgrading work on the College Square field has now been put on hold following an outcry among local residents. Apparently they were not consulted over the ‘improvements’. Do residents really want the grass to be dug up and paved over or to have metal railings put around their small neighbourhood greens (as has been done elsewhere)?
Residents upset over concrete work in College Square green
Residents around College Square in Pulau Tikus, Penang are upset over plans for some sort of “jogging track” on this neighbourhood green. The issue was revealed by a Facebook user and has now spread on social media.
New documentary on hazards faced by Penang pedestrians just released
A new documentary Road Wars: Pedestrian Strikes Back by Farhana AS has just been released in Penang highlighting some of the obstructions and hazards faced by pedestrians in Penang.
Blowing RM8.4bn on a single LRT line in Penang
SRS Consortium is planning to build an elevated light rail transit system from Komtar to Bayan Lepas and beyond – which would cost RM8.4bn for a single line.
Proposed road projects in Penang not a solution to traffic problem
The Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia have chipped in with their thoughts on the three proposed highway projects in Penang.
Tanjung Bunga residents object to ‘north coast paired road’ on hill slopes
Tanjung Bunga Residents Association has criticised the Environmental Impact Assessment of the “north coast paired road” from Teluk Bahang to Tanjung, saying that the saving in travel time of 14 minutes does not justify the damage the roads will cause to the environment and quality of life of nearby residents.
Heads turn as Zunar shows up for Aliran forum in blazing pink
Zunar stole the limelight when he showed up in blazing pink for the Aliran forum on Defending Freedom of Expression at the Caring Society Complex in Penang last night.
Tanjong Tokong, Gurney Drive land reclamation – who profits, who loses
Those involved in land reclamation, construction of property highways, and developers are likely to profit the most.
Fascinating film footage of mid-20th Century Penang
This video footage gives us a rare glimpse of life on the streets of Penang in the middle of the 20th Century. Check out the public transport we had back then.
Mahathir’s emergence a morale booster for opposition
This was the scene in Penang last Friday at Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s open house.
‘Noise will be an issue’: Penang elevated highways will pass near highrise apartments
“Noise and vibration from traffic movement” will be an issue for residents living in a string of apartment blocks, according to the environmental impact assessment for three proposed highways in Penang.
After Penang landslide, RAs call for stronger hill protection
A landslide in Paya Terubong has left residents in jitters and highlights the need to safeguard our hills and steep hill slopes from property development.
Anwar, Mahathir, Wan Azizah menerajui barisan pimpinan Pakatan Harapan
So Anwar will be de facto leader, Mahathir the chairman and Wan Azizah the president of the coalition. Who could have imagined. But the people and civil society too must play a big role in putting forward their aspirations for reform and change. We cannot just leave it to the politicians.
What you don’t know about the proposed three major roads in Penang
So many people in Penang are not even aware of the environmental implications of the proposed three highways in Penang. So how can they come up with an informed view and position on these projects? By the time they realise what is in store, it might be too late.
What happened to the ‘case of the century’?
The Penang state government had said this would the “case of the century for planning law” in Malaysia but then the MBPP changed its stance in court. What happened? Read the residents’ statement below:
Several residents’ associations and organisations in Penang have come together in a show of support and solidarity for the Sungei Ara residents who are appealing the decision of the Penang High Court, delivered on 29 May 2017.
Debacle over privatisation of Penang port
This is a media statement just released by Aliran:
Here’s another example of how privatisation has not benefited the people.
Photo of the day: The Doctor’s rehabilitation continues
Who would have imagined. Mahathir and Siti Hasmah with Anwar’s daughter Nurul Izzah.