Politicians mistakenly believe that ordinary people are impressed with the big things – mega-projects and big-ticket announcements. But often it is the little things that matter.
Mount Erskine by-pass road: Shifting jams from one junction to another
This statement is by Penang Hill Watch. In the first place, how were all those high-density high-rise projects approved in the Halia area of Mount Erskine.
While private firms reap the profits from these projects, who pays for this by-pass road and further down, the underpass from Mount Erskine to Burmah Road below Gottlieb Road-Bagan Jermal Road?
Amazing wonder – extraordinary high-rise waterfall in Komtar!
If waterfalls can swamp the higher floors of Komtar, right in front of their noses …
Five reasons why the Mount Erskine underpass is not the best option
This Consumers Association of Penang statement is in response to the Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow’s claim that the Mount Erskine underpass is the best option to solve traffic woes as reported in the Star, 8 November 2019.
Siti Kasim’s Maju gets off to a flying start
Last night some 2,000 people packed the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur for a forum organised by Siti Kasim’s new Malaysian Action for Justice and Unity Foundation (Maju).
Poll: Who would you vote for if you were in Tanjung Piai?
I know many of you are taking a keen interest in this by-election, perhaps hoping it would send a message to certain parties. Well, here’s your chance to share your thoughts even though you may be outside Tanjung Piai. Consider it something of an unscientific opinion poll or barometer of what many others in the country may be feeling. It may be a difficult choice as each of the main parties carries with it heavy baggage.
Please also write your reasons for your choice in the comments below.
Save the dolphins, save ourselves!
Something’s happening in the waters off the southern half of Penang Island. Recently, a rare loggerhead turtle appeared in these parts and now … frolicking dolphins, captured on footage that began circulating yesterday.
Poll: The alternative Penang LRT survey
Recently, the Penang government claimed that 97% of 16,000 respondents to a survey on the proposed elevated light rail (LRT) in Penang supported the project.
Flotilla of boats boosts fishermen’s protest against Penang reclamation projects
More than two dozens small fishing vessels from mainland Penang crossed the channel to the waters near the Esplanade to express solidarity with other fishermen and activists protesting there against massive land reclamation plans around the state.