The MBPP has to explain this project on a 5.0ha plot of land on environmentally sensitive steep hillslopes. About two thirds of the plot is above the Penang Structure Plan threshold of 250 feet above sea level.
Support Aliran’s fundraising dinner in KL on 23 July
For a worthy cause … the struggle for Justice, Freedom and Solidarity. And God knows we need that in the country. good cause. Hope to see some of you from the Klang Valley there.
More details on the Aliran website.
Penang transport infrastructure cost balloons from RM27bn to RM46bn
When Halcrow first came up with its transport masterplan, the projected cost of implementing the Penang masterplan was reported to be RM27bn. This figure included the RM6bn-plus for the tunnel and three highways (under Zenith), which was the state government’s idea.
Keep a sharp eye on the Relau Agriculture Station land
Talk has it that housing developers are eyeing 60-80 acres of at the Agriculture Station land in Relau, the last major green lung in this area.
Penang’s FOI joke
All kinds of hurdles are placed in the way of releasing information under the Freedom of Information Enactment in Penang.
First, you have to apply. Fair enough.
Kuala Kangsar, Sungai Besar by-elections: Quick comment
So it looks as if the BN is heading for a comfortable victory in both parliamentary seats, judging by the congratulatory tweets issued by the likes of KJ.
What is clear is that the BN and, let’s not forget, Hadi’s Pas have succeeded in driving a wedge among opposition supporters, who have divided their votes between Amanah and Pas. Otherwise, the total opposition votes would have been closer to the BN’s tallies.
Farewell to the Gurney Drive we knew and loved
Look at the massive sedimentation along the entire stretch of Gurney Drive today.
This is the sad state of Gurney Drive today as land reclamation work is in progress for a massive property development project on the western end (in front of Gurney Plaza).
Muhammad Ali’s greatest fights were outside the ring
The screen from the small black and white television flickered in front of a hall full of excited primary schoolchildren.
Something’s seriously wrong: Ipic seeks arbitration for disputed RM27bn with 1MDB
So it has come to this: Ipic, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, is seeking arbitration in London for some US$6.5bn, which it claims is owed to it following a dispute with 1MDB.
Mahathir campaigns for Amanah in by-elections (video)
Mahathir explains why he is supporting the opposition candidates in the parliamentary by-elections and opposing Najib’s leadership and Hadi’s hudud bill.