Another report from fz.com, this time looking at the social and environmental impact of Phase 2 Seri Tanjung Pinang project.
Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2: ‘Big plans, but scant look at who loses’
Another article from fz.com on this project:
by Sangeetha Amarthalingam
GEORGE TOWN (March 21): The 760-acre second phase of Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP2), an ambitious development on land off the east coast of Penang Island, is expected to stretch five kilometres along the coast between Tanjung Tokong and Gurney Drive.
Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2: ‘Report on Penang’s artificial islands much too rosy’
An article that appeared on fz.com
by Sangeetha Amarthalingam
GEORGE TOWN (March 19): Hidden in the colossal mountain of words in the Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) of the second phase of the Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP2) project are highly disturbing indications of what Penang island is to become.
ALERT: GST Bill coming up in Parliament
Over in Parliament, the Supplementary Budget debate will be completed today. Next up: The GST Bill, most likely tomorrow.
MH370: Transcript of cockpit-air traffic control conversation
This is the transcript of the conversation between air traffic control and the MH370 cockpit.
Tribute to Irene Fernandez
Irene Fernandez passed away today from heart failure at the age of 67. Details of the wake and funeral service below.
In James 5:4, it is written: “Can you hear crying out against you the wages which you kept back from the labourers mowing your fields? The cries of the reapers have reached the ears of the Lord Sabaoth.”
MH370: Mujahid calls for independent inquiry – now
Parit Buntar MP Mujahid Yusof Rawa last night called for an immediate independent inquiry into the disappearance of MH370.
Live – BN retains Balingian with larger majority
It is likely that BN will win the Balingian by-election. But we should watch closely whether Pakatan can reduce the 75 per cent of the popular vote clinched by the BN in this constituency in the 2011 state election.
The by-election today is between BN’s Yussibnosh Balo and Pakatan’s Abdul Jalil Bujang (PKR). Voter turnout at 11.00am was 53 per cent compared to the total turnout of 70 per cent in the 2011 state election.
In the 2011 state election, former-Chief Minister Taib Mahmud won the state seat with a reduced majority of 5,154 votes (2006 – 5,726 votes) in a three-cornered contest.
Mysterious fire at Malaysia Airlines avionics workshop in Subang
A fire broke out at the Malaysia Airlines avionics workshop in Subang at 4.00pm on Wednesday, 26 March.
Thousands throng Kota Bharu for launch of Reformasi 2.0
A large crowd turned up at the Padang Perdana Kota Bharu tonight for the launch of Reformasi 2.0. The event was organised by Kelantan Pas Youth and Kelantan Keadilan Youth.
