Singapore’s land transport masterplan emphasises improving the public transport, cycling and pedestrian experience to create a more liveable island. How does it compare with the Penang master plan and the state government’s emphasis?
Najib forced to defend claim of moderation in CNN interview
Prime Minister Najib Razak has had to defend his human rights record and his credibility as a moderate in a CNN interview with Christiane Amanpour.
Now Khalid Samad and Hanipa visit St Mark’s Anglican Church
On Sunday, 27 October, a Pas delegation comprising Shah Alam MP Khalid Samad, Sepang MP Mohamed Hanipa Maidin and Tasik Gelugor Pas information chief Abdul Rahman Kasim visited the St Mark’s Anglican Church in Butterworth for a dialogue with parishioners.
Overseas investors fume in London … and Australia
I notice that a group calling themselves ‘British Victims of Investing in Malaysia’ have protested in London over funds they lost in Doxport Technologies Sdn Bhd, a firm reportedly owned by former Umno treasurer-general Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi.
TNB concedes ‘massive land clearing’ contributed to Ringlet Reservoir surge
TNB has conceded that siltation from “massive land clearing and farming activities upstream” contributed to the rapid increase of the Ringlet Lake water level and the sudden discharge of the overflow.
Poll: Would you go out cycling if there were dedicated bicycle lanes?
Now let us hear what you really think about cycling? Is it something you would consider?
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For those who think it is too hot to cycle in Penang, here are the Danes cycling in Copenhagen in the snow in below freezing temperatures!
Meanwhile, blog visitor Michael Maguire shares with us his experience of cycling in Penang:
Zunar releases new animation clip
At a time when many are focused on the Allah controversy, Zunar has released a new animation video recalling the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shaariibuu seven years ago this month.
See the animation clip here.
Penang mulls 3% levy on property transactions by foreigners to cool speculation
The Penang state government is now proposing a levy of 3 per cent on the transacted price of property purchases above RM1 million by foreigners – but will that be enough to cool speculation?
Penang should lead in promoting cycling to ease congestion
Economist and MPPP Councillor Lim Mah Hui made the following address to a full council meeting of the MPPP on 25 October.
Who are the real welfare beneficiaries?
Blog visitor Michael Maguire suggests that there are some hidden welfare beneficiaries in our midst.