Looi Sue-Chern
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Penang to wrap up post-flood cleanup this week
A total of 9,389 tonnes of waste have been cleared from the streets since November 5.
Penang expects durian prices to keep rising
High demand from Chinese visitors, PM’s promotion drive for ‘King of Fruits’ overseas cited as reasons.
Civil societies are our friends, DAP rep reminds Penang govt
Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Chee Yeu hopes the state government can work with them again.
Penang DAP rep repeats call to limit chief minister’s tenure
Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu says this will reduce incidences of power abuse and corruption.
Federal government didn't announce new flood aid, says Penang CM
Lim Guan Eng clarifies matter after it was misreported that PM had ‘recycled’ announcement on flood-mitigation project.
Cease all hillslope projects, rep urges Penang
Renewed calls to state government to stop all development in hilly areas following Tanjung Bungah incident.
Govt backbenchers argue over Penang Forum dialogue
R.S.N. Rayer salutes Yap Soo Huey for speaking up for state government at last month’s dialogue.
Penang to launch new website for flood relief info
Penangbangkit website will provide valuable information for flood victims.
Grab, Uber giving discounts for rides in flood-hit Penang
They also say there will not be surge or dynamic pricing until further notice.
Early warning, more accurate weather forecast needed, says Guan Eng
Lim Guan Eng called on the meteorological department to improve its early warning system and accuracy of its weather forecast.
RM100 million relief fund for Penang flood disaster
Guan Eng announces fund as part of ‘Penang Rise’ post-disaster programme.
Penang seeks RM560,000 to fix mosques, surau, religious schools
17 religious institutions need repairs after weekend floods, says Wan Ji.
South coast reclamation will destroy Penang’s best fishing ground, say fishermen
Fishermen do not accept state government’s claims that three proposed artificial islands will no affect their livelihoods
2 Penang condos safe despite collapsed road on nearby slope
Engineer in charge of the project has been told to take mitigation measures to ensure the whole project was safe and the drainage system was functioning.
Stopping hill slope development will raise property prices, says DAP rep
Property on Penang will be more expensive if developers can’t build on hills or reclaimed land.
