Having put forth some of my suggestions and views, and seen how the state government and the Penang state fared in general, I’ll now be concluding the “series” regarding traffic issues by talking about what the state government CAN do. “Can” here refers to capability and permission, as there are limitations to the state’s financial [...]
Archive of posts tagged Penang
Of Penang’s Performance in Traffic Issues
I previously mentioned that I have suggested a few things regarding traffic to the Penang state government straight after 12th General Election, and I am going to dwell on the recommendations further: Conduct a thorough research and study into the traffic condition in Penang and implement a plan to see improvement in the shortest time [...]
Of the Pulau Tikus Pilot Traffic Project
Recently I read with joy the news that the state government is implementing a pilot traffic project in Pulau Tikus. In the pilot project, cars parked illegally will have their wheels clamped. However, the various news gave conflicting reports on the actual date of implementation of the project – from the mid-September to the mid-November. [...]
Of Penang Traffic Issues
Three days after the oft-quoted “political tsunami” of the 12th General Election of Malaysia on 8 March 2008, I wrote a long email to Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng expressing my views, recommendations and opinions on the traffic issue in Penang. The edited (to correct some mistakes and protect my privacy) version can be read [...]
Of the word “Penang” 2
Immediately after the whole “Penang word” fiasco, the state government had, over the next few days, been in damage control mode. As a result of all the confusion, various organisations and publications have asked the state government to explain and clarify the exclusivity claimed. The government, probably realising their mistake, appeared to soften the approach, [...]
Of Moral from a Kopitiam
While I was on the train yesterday, I remembered an interesting snippet of my life. If my memory serves me correctly, it happened in the beginning of this year while I was still in Penang for my holiday. My dad had invited a cousin of mine out for coffee to discuss something and to improve [...]
Of the word “Penang”
Yesterday I read in disappointment and disbelief that the Penang state government “stakes claim to the word Penang”. Since the news was very brief and was awaiting updates, I decided to wait for other newspaper to report it – only one did, and it adds to the confusion. A lot of bloggers and commentators alike [...]
Of the Shortcomings of the Live Streaming of Penang State Assembly Proceedings
If there’s one noticeable improvement that was introduced since the new Penang state administration came to power, it is that the state legislative assembly proceedings can now be watched online by streaming. To some, that may be good enough. However, I would argue what that they are doing is adequate but not really sufficient. The [...]
Of Kampung Buah Pala
I have been staying clear from this topic for a long time now, mostly because I want to see how it unfolds, and how the present state administration deals with it before I make my comment. The truth is, Kampung Buah Pala is a complicated issue. There’s no right or wrong move, and the state [...]
Of Reducing Plastic Bags Usage
The Penang state government has decided to make the first Monday of every week a “No Plastic Bag Day”, in essence making shoppers pay RM0.20 for each plastic bag in participating stores. According to a survey of six major supermarkets conducted by the government, the combined total of plastic bag used in 2008 was 25.2 [...]