Ever since the Sungai Ara Tamil Primary School in Penang became the talk of the town for its innovative approach to education – which was heartily endorsed by Education Minister Maszlee Malik during his recent visit – it appears that some quarters are unhappy.
If even a 1.4km highway faces cashflow problems…
… what will happen when they try to build the RM9bn (or RM7.5bn, depending on who you ask) 19.5km “Pan Island Link” – all six lanes of it with four tunnel stretches on risky, sensitive hill terrain.
Ecological nightmare haunts Penang
Things are not looking good for the coastal waters of Penang, what with high contamination of heavy metals, even a dead zone, at Teluk Bahang and the proposed massive reclamation off the southern coast of Penang Island. And we haven’t even talked about the dumping of imported waste. It is all shaping up to be an environmental nightmare.
At busy Ramadan bazaar in Penang, young Malaysians call for climate action
The global event yesterday came two months after the largest international climate demonstration ever.
Penang mega project: Public consultation or tokenism?
This was the press conference held on Monday at the CAP office – the first major event held there since the passing of the legendary SM Mohamed Idris.
Photo of the day: #Puasa4Malaysia reaches sixth edition
A group of ordinary Malaysians calling themselves Malaysians for Malaysia got together in Penang a couple of nights ago under the banner #Puasa4Malaysia.
SM Idris, eco giant, passes away; baton passed to young eco warriors
SM Mohamed Idris, the larger-than-life president of the Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia for as long as I can remember, passed away this afternoon at the age of 93. Deepest condolences to the CAP family.
Photos of the day: Dolphins bask in Langkawi
This brilliant photo by Jonathan Dexter shows dolphins having a good time in Langkawi – and in a way, highlights the importance of protecting our coastal waters for future generations.
BFM interviews Roger Teoh on Penang transport plan
Transport analyst Roger Teoh explains on air why the “PTMP” will not solve congestion in Penang.