Looi Sue-Chern
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Limit special projects on hills to essential public amenities, Penang group says
Redefine the term ‘special projects’ in the local authorities’ guidelines, says Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association
Open landslide probe to all, Tanjung Bungah residents demand
Critics of hill developments want to take part in official inquiry into landslide which killed 11 last Saturday.
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Landslide-hit developer to meet clients
This is following Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng’s order for them to explain the project’s status to buyers.
DAP wants Putrajaya to set height limit for hill land development
Penang government adamant it was right in approving ill-fated Tanjung Bungah project.
Commission of inquiry into Penang landslide set up
The commission will probe into whether the procedures were in order and guidelines followed, as well as recommend improvements, says Penang CM.
Ops Lalang ‘a lesson on eternal vigilance against tyranny’
Former detainee Lim Guan Eng counsels against using personal suffering and need for personal vengeance to stop efforts to save the country.
DAP rep calls on Penang govt to heed those opposing hill projects
State govt should stop all hillside development, says Tg Bungah’s Teh.
National security laws are not for curbing rights, freedom, Bersih 2.0 tells Ibrahim Ali
Shocking that Perkasa chief thinks ISA should be used to intimidate rally-goers, says Maria Chin.
Penang has rejected hillside projects that did not meet criteria, says exco
Private and federal govt projects on land 76m above sea level will not be approved, says Jagdeep.
‘No EIA report requested for landslide-hit project’
Penang CM says state govt, local council followed all regulations concerning Tanjung Bungah development.
No talks if green groups so arrogant, says Penang govt
DAP leader accuses groups of demanding removal of chief minister when probe into landslide at Tanjung Bungah yet to reveal cause of tragedy.
8 killed, 35 injured in factory bus-van accident
Factory buses and van transporting workers were headed north when they collided in Seberang Prai, Penang.
DOE practised double standards in rejecting landslide-hit project, says Penang
DOE had approved two earlier projects in the same area in Tanjung Bungah, says Chow Kon Yeow.
We’ll kick you out, groups warn Penang govt over hillside development
Barisan Nasional was kicked out in 2008 over its ‘arrogant’ stance on mega-development and the same fate could meet the present DAP-led government.
Landslide-hit project did not have Environment Department approval
The department says the project is too close to a granite quarry which performs blasts twice a month.