More than two decades before the reformasi movement was unleashed, a small group of Malaysians came together in 1977 to launch a multi-ethnic, multi-religous movement.
Transport mega projects: MIT researcher highlights failure of Penang government’s ‘top-down’ consultation
The so-called upgrading work on the College Square field has now been put on hold following an outcry among local residents. Apparently they were not consulted over the ‘improvements’. Do residents really want the grass to be dug up and paved over or to have metal railings put around their small neighbourhood greens (as has been done elsewhere)?
Residents upset over concrete work in College Square green
Residents around College Square in Pulau Tikus, Penang are upset over plans for some sort of “jogging track” on this neighbourhood green. The issue was revealed by a Facebook user and has now spread on social media.
New documentary on hazards faced by Penang pedestrians just released
A new documentary Road Wars: Pedestrian Strikes Back by Farhana AS has just been released in Penang highlighting some of the obstructions and hazards faced by pedestrians in Penang.
Blowing RM8.4bn on a single LRT line in Penang
SRS Consortium is planning to build an elevated light rail transit system from Komtar to Bayan Lepas and beyond – which would cost RM8.4bn for a single line.
Proposed road projects in Penang not a solution to traffic problem
The Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia have chipped in with their thoughts on the three proposed highway projects in Penang.
Tanjung Bunga residents object to ‘north coast paired road’ on hill slopes
Tanjung Bunga Residents Association has criticised the Environmental Impact Assessment of the “north coast paired road” from Teluk Bahang to Tanjung, saying that the saving in travel time of 14 minutes does not justify the damage the roads will cause to the environment and quality of life of nearby residents.
Heads turn as Zunar shows up for Aliran forum in blazing pink
Zunar stole the limelight when he showed up in blazing pink for the Aliran forum on Defending Freedom of Expression at the Caring Society Complex in Penang last night.
Tanjong Tokong, Gurney Drive land reclamation – who profits, who loses
Those involved in land reclamation, construction of property highways, and developers are likely to profit the most.