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Climate change warning for Penang – in 1848
Many of us would think that the concern about hill-slope degradation in Penang and warnings of climate change are a fairly new...
Many of us would think that the concern about hill-slope degradation in Penang and warnings of climate change are a fairly new...
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11,000 Malaysians to go meatless tomorrow
A record number of Malaysians – 10,755 – have pledged to go meatless tomorrow (25 November) to mark International...
A record number of Malaysians – 10,755 – have pledged to go meatless tomorrow (25 November) to mark International...
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Land conversion: Special circumstances?
A lot has been said about the conversion of leasehold land to freehold land. The state sometimes relies on the “special...
A lot has been said about the conversion of leasehold land to freehold land. The state sometimes relies on the “special...
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Solid waste act: Whither local councils?
Two Acts passed in Parliament – the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 and the Solid Waste and Public...
Two Acts passed in Parliament – the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 and the Solid Waste and Public...
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Law needed to protect access to coastline
This is something we need – a Marine and Coastal Access Act, which has just become law in Britain. From the UK...
This is something we need – a Marine and Coastal Access Act, which has just become law in Britain. From the UK...
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Tiiiiim-ber! Auditor’s report exposes forest loss
What happens when the Auditor General comes up with a report critical of areas under your ministry’s jurisdiction? Why,...
What happens when the Auditor General comes up with a report critical of areas under your ministry’s jurisdiction? Why,...
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More on the Botanic Garden mess
A total of RM5 million in federal funds has been approved for projects at the Penang Botanic Garden. But would you accept such...
A total of RM5 million in federal funds has been approved for projects at the Penang Botanic Garden. But would you accept such...
20 days ago
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| Topics: Accountabi..., Development..., Environment/climate..., Botanic...
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“Case closed”
Can’t say I am surprised to see this in the Borneo Post. I am also not surprised that the alleged victims were relucant...
Can’t say I am surprised to see this in the Borneo Post. I am also not surprised that the alleged victims were relucant...
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Surin contractor Wabina warns complainants
The main contractor for the controversial Surin hill-slope condominium project in Tanjung Bunga has responded to neighbouring...
The main contractor for the controversial Surin hill-slope condominium project in Tanjung Bunga has responded to neighbouring...
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Contractor demolishes structures on govt land?
A cowshed located on what is believed to be government land next to the site of the flattened Kg Buah Pala was demolished by...
A cowshed located on what is believed to be government land next to the site of the flattened Kg Buah Pala was demolished by...
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Commercial property glut in Penang
While more property development projects are in the pipeline, the research unit of a local bank, CIMB Research, has reportedly warned of a “significant” commercial property glut in Penang. From an Edge report:Occupancy rates:Office space: 76% (the...
While more property development projects are in the pipeline, the research unit of a local bank, CIMB Research, has reportedly warned of a “significant” commercial property glut in Penang. From an Edge report:Occupancy rates:Office space: 76% (the...
27 days ago
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Commercial property glut in Penang
While more property development projects are in the pipeline, the research unit of a local bank, CIMB Research, has reportedly...
While more property development projects are in the pipeline, the research unit of a local bank, CIMB Research, has reportedly...
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Closed-door meetings between CM and PCCC
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has had a couple of “closed-door meetings” with the Penang Chinese Chamber of...
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has had a couple of “closed-door meetings” with the Penang Chinese Chamber of...
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Tg Bunga hill-slope project problems unresolved
Tanjung Bunga residents have been urging the MPPP to closely monitor what is going on in the Surin property development project...
Tanjung Bunga residents have been urging the MPPP to closely monitor what is going on in the Surin property development project...
31 days ago
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., Bolton Surin, hill-slope
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., Bolton Surin, hill-slopeanilnetto posted a blog entry
“Mess” in Botanic Gardens raises concern
Of late, I have heard a number of people expressing their unease about the “mess” in the Penang Botanic Gardens.A...
Of late, I have heard a number of people expressing their unease about the “mess” in the Penang Botanic Gardens.A...
32 days ago
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| Topics: Accountabi..., Development..., Environment/climate..., expansion
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| Topics: Accountabi..., Development..., Environment/climate..., expansionanilnetto posted a blog entry
Kg Tanjung Tokong: A closer look inside
Rahimah Ali is not a happy woman. In fact, this feisty Tanjung Tokong villager is upset over Uda Holdings’ plans to...
Rahimah Ali is not a happy woman. In fact, this feisty Tanjung Tokong villager is upset over Uda Holdings’ plans to...
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Penang issues that need clarification
An email landed in my email inbox and from the looks of it, the Penang state government needs to clarify a number of issues...
An email landed in my email inbox and from the looks of it, the Penang state government needs to clarify a number of issues...
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25 bungalows on Penang Turf Club site
The Penang Turf Club is to build 25 bungalows in a RM30 million project which it hopes will generate close to RM2 million...
The Penang Turf Club is to build 25 bungalows in a RM30 million project which it hopes will generate close to RM2 million...
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Penang monorail: the South African connection
The latest Edge weekly reports sources as saying that the Penang state government has given the green light to a low-profile...
The latest Edge weekly reports sources as saying that the Penang state government has given the green light to a low-profile...
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Kg Tanjung Tokong villagers ponder their fate
These images from Kg Tanjung Tokong were taken during a Raya event on Sunday, 11 October at a time when the villagers are...
These images from Kg Tanjung Tokong were taken during a Raya event on Sunday, 11 October at a time when the villagers are...
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A peek at the Pulau Tikus town hall meeting
This is for those of us who couldn’t make it for the Pulau Tikus town hall meeting organised by the Penang Municipal...
This is for those of us who couldn’t make it for the Pulau Tikus town hall meeting organised by the Penang Municipal...
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Penan issue exaggerated?
The Sarawak Women and Family Council (SWFC) chairperson Fatimah Abdullah has said that the “sensitive” Penan issue...
The Sarawak Women and Family Council (SWFC) chairperson Fatimah Abdullah has said that the “sensitive” Penan issue...
61 days ago
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| Topics: Accountabi..., Development..., Energy..., Environment/climate...
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Murum Dam misery for displaced Penan
A few days ago, The Star reported that the relocation of seven Penan villages affected by the proposed RM3 billion Murum Dam in...
A few days ago, The Star reported that the relocation of seven Penan villages affected by the proposed RM3 billion Murum Dam in...
64 days ago
anilnetto.com
| Topics: Corporate-led..., Development..., Energy..., Environment/climate...
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| Topics: Corporate-led..., Development..., Energy..., Environment/climate...anilnetto posted a blog entry
Climate signs “surpass worst-case scenarios”
The signs are there that climate change is surpassing the worst-case scenarios scientists predicted just two years ago, reveals...
The signs are there that climate change is surpassing the worst-case scenarios scientists predicted just two years ago, reveals...
69 days ago
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., climate chaos, development
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., climate chaos, developmentanilnetto posted a blog entry
Kg Buah Pala: Release Pakatan exco minutes too
There’s still quite a bit of unfinished business in this saga.Why is it so important? First, land which is now said to...
There’s still quite a bit of unfinished business in this saga.Why is it so important? First, land which is now said to...
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Bus rapid transit vs subway
A bus rapid transit system can carry as many passengers as a subway system, as the city of Curitiba in Brazil has shown.I...
A bus rapid transit system can carry as many passengers as a subway system, as the city of Curitiba in Brazil has shown.I...
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Arrested for trying to hand over a memo?
The highhanded police action against the 15 activists and indigenous reps in Kuching yesterday was a waste of resources.All...
The highhanded police action against the 15 activists and indigenous reps in Kuching yesterday was a waste of resources.All...
80 days ago
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| Topics: Development..., Energy..., Environment/climate..., Marginalised...
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| Topics: Development..., Energy..., Environment/climate..., Marginalised...anilnetto posted a blog entry
Porr to return, reclamation at Gurney Drive?
Now this is alarming: not only is the 18km tolled Penang Outer Ring Road back on the cards again, the concessionaire is...
Now this is alarming: not only is the 18km tolled Penang Outer Ring Road back on the cards again, the concessionaire is...
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No approval for Buah Pala road closure: MPPP
The Penang Municipal Council has strongly denied that approval was given to Nusmetro to block access to Jalan Kaki Bukit, the...
The Penang Municipal Council has strongly denied that approval was given to Nusmetro to block access to Jalan Kaki Bukit, the...
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15 arrested in Kuching over large dams memo
1547: 15 activists and indigenous people were arrested in Kuching at 2.30pm as they tried to submit a memorandum to Sarawak...
1547: 15 activists and indigenous people were arrested in Kuching at 2.30pm as they tried to submit a memorandum to Sarawak...
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“Penang” tak boleh!
Yesterday, I wrote “Penang boleh!” I spoke too soon. It should be “Penang” tak boleh! Apparently, any...
Yesterday, I wrote “Penang boleh!” I spoke too soon. It should be “Penang” tak boleh! Apparently, any...
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Tanjung Tokong villagers oppose project
Kampung Tanjung Tokong residents are opposing a RM1 billion “mixed development” project managed by Uda Holdings...
Kampung Tanjung Tokong residents are opposing a RM1 billion “mixed development” project managed by Uda Holdings...
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“Negative NGOs”
The release of the federally sanctioned report on the sexual abuse of Penan women and girls has prompted contrasting reactions...
The release of the federally sanctioned report on the sexual abuse of Penan women and girls has prompted contrasting reactions...
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Demolition of shophouses along Magazine Road
Photos by Penang MediaThe Penang Heritage Trust has come up with the following statement on the demolition of several...
Photos by Penang MediaThe Penang Heritage Trust has come up with the following statement on the demolition of several...
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Pg Transport Council’s biggest test could be Porr
The Penang State Exco has set up a Penang Transport Council, whose motto is “moving people, not cars”. The biggest...
The Penang State Exco has set up a Penang Transport Council, whose motto is “moving people, not cars”. The biggest...
87 days ago
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| Topics: Development..., Public..., Penang Outer Ring..., Penang Transport...
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| Topics: Development..., Public..., Penang Outer Ring..., Penang Transport...anilnetto posted a blog entry
Buah Pala leaves bitter taste
Buah pala or nutmeg, along with other spices bearing exotic flavours, once drew hordes of traders to these parts. Today though,...
Buah pala or nutmeg, along with other spices bearing exotic flavours, once drew hordes of traders to these parts. Today though,...
89 days ago
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., Housing, Marginalised...
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Kg Buah Pala in more hopeful times
Just spotted this on Youtube; it could explain some of the disappointment among the villagers, who desperately wanted to...
Just spotted this on Youtube; it could explain some of the disappointment among the villagers, who desperately wanted to...
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Humble Penan resist logging, oil palm giants
Penan forest inhabitants are battling to save their ancestral lands from the might of plantation and timber companies, who...
Penan forest inhabitants are battling to save their ancestral lands from the might of plantation and timber companies, who...
92 days ago
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., Marginalised..., Al Jazeera
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| Topics: Development..., Environment/climate..., Marginalised..., Al Jazeeraanilnetto posted a blog entry
More on the Penang Hill Railway
After I highlighted Ric Francis’ and Dr Choong Sim Poey’s letters to the press on the Penang Hill Railway issue, a...
After I highlighted Ric Francis’ and Dr Choong Sim Poey’s letters to the press on the Penang Hill Railway issue, a...
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Hill railway: Safer, cost-effective option
Here are a couple of letters to theSun on the federally funded project to upgrade the Penang Hill Railway written by tram...
Here are a couple of letters to theSun on the federally funded project to upgrade the Penang Hill Railway written by tram...
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Why is Hunza announcing density changes?
Great, more high-rise buildings, concrete and congestion…Why is Hunza announcing changes in property development density...
Great, more high-rise buildings, concrete and congestion…Why is Hunza announcing changes in property development density...
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A different sort of CSI?
Could this be classified as CSI – Corporate Social Irresponsibility?You be the judge.Efforts to send food aid to Penan...
Could this be classified as CSI – Corporate Social Irresponsibility?You be the judge.Efforts to send food aid to Penan...
