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The scarring of the hills of Penang

Check out this video of the highway development around the Thean Teik area.

Poll: Rate PH governments’ performance after one year

Two polls below – one for the PH government in Putrajaya and another for the state government in Penang. Rate their performances below:

So they want to build a monster highway on sensitive hill slopes in Penang

First take a look at what happened in Klang after a retaining wall for the new West Coast Expressway gave way. The resulting land movement displaced and dislocated major water pipes, creating serious water disruptions in Klang.

PDC has 4,500 acres of land in Batu Kawan – so why create three islands?

The Penang Development Corporation already has over 4,500 acres of land under its care in the Batu Kawan area in mainland Penang – so why is the state government so intent on reclaiming 4,500 acres of land to create three island off the southern coast of Penang Island?

Penang’s three islands project: Where are those 400,000 people coming from?

In 2016, we were told that the population on the three artificial islands in Penang to be created by land reclamation would be 300,000. The three islands would cover 4,500 acres, making it much larger than Forest City in Johor.

Penang’s mega RM46bn project: Serious problem of conflict of interest

Throughout my (unsuccessful) stint as a member of the Penang Transport Council, I kept highlighting the problem of conflict of interest in the entire mega transport proposal put forward by SRS Consortium.

UK Parliament declares climate change emergency; what about Malaysia?

In a stunning development, the UK Parliament yesterday became the first to declare a climate change emergency after sustained pressure from an environmental activist group.

The politics of concrete

Ever wondered why concrete is poured all over our planet, even for mega projects of questionable value?

Five reasons why ‘PTMP’ is a white elephant masterplan

Roger Teoh gave this presentation about half a year ago, but the points he raised are still valid. Take the time to watch his presentation. If you are short of time, at least read his brilliant summary of the five serious concerns about the Penang state government’s land reclamation and https://epilepsy.wales/kamagra-sildenafil transport infrastructure plan.

Two BFM Radio interviews

This is that controversial BFM Radio interview with Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.