The federal government should hand over both Penang bridges to the Penang state government – so that the state can use the tolls as a form of congestion pricing and finance public transport infrastructure in Penang.
A drive along the other side of Penang Island
tunglang writes about a recent drive around the western half of Penang Island and finds out how things have changed…
Theme park land under 60-year lease from PBA
The 44 acres of land for the Escape Theme Park near the Teluk Bahang Dam is being leased from the Penang Water Authority (PBAPP) for RM39m in total rentals.
PM to propose Motion to end all Emergencies
A Member of Parliament has just received a Notice that the PM will be proposing a Motion to end all Emergencies.
Francis Loh takes over from Rama at Aliran
Leadership changes in the social reform group Aliran.
Report on Penang Forum’s meeting with CM
The Penang Forum Steering Committee had a meeting with the Chief Minister last month to raise issues of concern.
Low BN attendance at Selangor State Assembly
Quite a number of BN state assembly members have been missing from the Selangor State Assembly in recent days.
Can reclaimed land be converted from leasehold to freehold?
I asked a senior lawyer about provisions of the National Land Code relating to the shoreline and what the status of reclaimed land would be.
Tsu Koon backs out of GE
Koh Tsu Koon has announced that he will not be contesting in the coming general election.
Clarification: Penang tunnel-reclaimed land swap deal
According to a reliable source, the award of reclaimed land as payment-in-kind to the builder of the Gurney Drive-Bagan Ajam tunnel will not involve any additional reclaimed land beyond what had already been approved and provided for earlier.