It looks as if the high-end housing glut has churned out some natural brilliance among certain quarters. (There, I said the g-word: glut, glut, glut…)
Charity art exhibition in KL
Helping to lend publicity to this event:
As part of its fundraising activities, the Society of the Severely Mentally Handicapped (SSMH) will be holding an art exhibition.
Two migrant workers killed at Juru construction site
Two migrant workers have been killed at a factory construction site in Juru when the frame of a roof fell on them, once again highlighting safety concerns involving construction workers.
This is what Pulau Jerejak might look like in a few years
There goes Jerejak Island. This is what “Queens Island Condo & Villa” on the eco-heritage haven of Pulau Jerejak will look like, according to the Ideal Property website.
Bukit Kukus probe: Take stern action against MBPP, other wrongdoers
So what action is going to be taken against the MBPP? Is they can’t oversee or manage a small road project, what hope is there when they build the monster six-lane Pan Island Link project along and beneath the hill slopes of Penang.
And why isn’t investigation report being made public? Meanwhile, check out this CAP statement
The Consumers Association of Penang calls for stern action to be taken against the wrongdoers who have been found responsible for the fatal landslide tragedy at the construction site of the paired road project at Jalan Bukit Kukus on 17 October.
Where are all the cars? Comparing Singapore with Malaysia
Some time ago, representatives of an established foreign university with linkages to Malaysia travelled to a few places around the country to guage what kind of a demand there would be for an urban planning course, which they thought could be introduced here. I heard they dropped the idea as there didn’t seem to be much of a clamour for such a planning course.
Najib trying to do a makeover
Just before the Cameron Highlands by-election, it became apparent that former Prime Minister Najib “apa malu, Bossku” Razak was trying to re-invent himself, presumably to try and save himself and Umno from oblivion.
Paltry fine for 1MDB auditors just a rap on the knuckles
This statement by Aliran puts the spotlight on the 1MDB auditors, who appear to have got off rather lightly.
Happy New Year to all readers!
Wishing all readers all the best in the coming year as we journey towards a more sustainable future in the new Malaysia.
Affordable housing: Relaxation of rules – whose interest does it serve?
The housing glut – the G-word few want to say – in Penang has once again come under the spotlight.