The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has confirmed that illegal land clearing is being done near Taman Sahabat Indah, Kampung Suluk in Teluk Kumbar, Bayan Lepas.

Local leaders and residents have recently voiced concerns as to the nature of the work, whether it was for the construction of the foreign workers’ hostels to which they had vehemently objected or other projects.

The council said a stop-work notice had been issued against the land owner on Aug 5.

“MBPP’s engineering department had conducted site inspection after receiving a public complaint about the clearing work. During our inspection, we found felling of trees, cutting of slopes and construction of a temporary road using an excavator.

“A verbal order had been given to the excavator operator to stop all work, which had been adhered to.

“We also issued a stop-work order to the landowner and for other measures to be taken,” it said.

MBPP said, among others, the landowner also had to immediately put up fencing and close up the road leading to the site to prevent any further work.

“The landowner also has the responsibility to ensure that the site remains safe and does not cause danger and harm to nearby residents, public property or the surrounding.

“An investigation paper has been opened, which will be followed by legal action,” it added.

It was reported that the Penang government planned to construct foreign workers’ hostels to house some 50,000 people on three plots of land in Teluk Kumbar near here.

The plan had been met with widespread objection.

In recent days, there have been calls to do away with the foreign workers’ hostels in Teluk Kumbar, particularly from Bayan Lepas assemblyman Azrul Mahathir Aziz and Balik Pulau member of parliament Datuk Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik.

Azrul said local residents had told him that they would launch a massive protest if the state government proceeded with its plan.

“As such, I urged the state government to intervene and review or cancel this plan,” he added.

Bakhtiar, meanwhile, urged the local authorities to hold engagement sessions with the local residents before proceeding with the project.

Source: NST Online

At a cost of almost RM6.45 million, the Penang Housing Board (LPNPP) is going to build 3-storey low-cost flats on an abandoned plot of land near Lorong Murai Jaya here and is expected to be fully completed within 12 months from now.

Chief Minister, Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow informed that eligible local residents will be given priority to be offered units through a project that will consist of 36 residences with a floor area of ​​700 sq.ft. per unit through the rent-to-own method for a period of up to 25 years as stipulated by LPNPP.

“These houses may not be sold but eligible applicants will be offered to pay rent (through the ‘rent-to-own’ method) which when the term (‘rent-to-own’) expires within a period of 20 years or 25 years (i.e. ) payment every month (completed), finally the house will belong to the residents.

“This would mean they don’t need to get a (housing) loan from the bank (first), but can continue to move in because this is the State Government’s social responsibility,” he explained before completing the groundbreaking ceremony for the project here yesterday.

According to Mutiara Bulletin, the 0.8 acre land for the low-cost housing has already been abandoned for almost 35 years and the private developer firm has finally agreed to hand over the vacant land to the local authority (PBT).

The State Government through the LPNPP appointed the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) to manage the development of the abandoned land.

Source: Buletin Mutiara

Stadium Mini Permatang Rawa, located in Bandar Perda, was officially launched on Sunday. The community stadium was completed in October 2021, and started welcoming sports enthusiasts the following month.

AEI International Berhad was appointed by the Penang state government to assume the operations, maintenance, and the running of the stadium.
“We opened our doors to the public late last year and we were pleasantly surprised to receive such overwhelming support from the community,” said Dato’ Joseph Kow, Managing Director, AEI International Berhad.

The stadium offers a football field equipped with FIFA-approved synthetic turf, a grandstand, 5 futsal courts, and high wattage lighting to facilitate games at night.

“We have people from different age groups and backgrounds coming together at this stadium and playing football and futsal every day. We have hosted various tournaments of various scales, and we are also one of the training grounds for the Penang Football Club,” added Dato’ Joseph.

According to Dato’ Joseph, AEI International Berhad aims for Stadium Mini Permatang Rawa to be a place where communities can gather while nurturing the love for sports and play. He also wishes for the stadium to be the sporting ground of choice for all football and futsal players in Penang.

The launch of Stadium Mini Permatang Rawa was officiated by His Excellency Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang.

Stadium Mini Permatang Rawa operates daily from 8am to 4am daily.

Those that are keen to book their next game at Stadium Mini Permatang Rawa may do so by contacting 012 487 0593 or 04 538 8826.

For more information, please visit www.aeistadium.com.my.

Senze @ PICC also known as the Phase 2B of Penang International Commercial City (PICC), is a serviced apartment development by Hunza Group. Within the vicinity of the PICC 43-acre integrated development, it is just mere minutes drive to Penang International Airport and 10 minutes walking distance to sPICE. The future central park and lifestyle mall will be right at the doorstep.

This project comprises three towers of skyscrapers, featuring a total of over 1,600 units serviced residences with 10 levels of car parking podium. The units will have built-up sizes ranging from 650sq.ft. up to 1,606sq.ft. with dual key options.

Project Name: Senze @ PICC
Location: PICC, Bayan Baru, Penang
Property Type: Serviced residence
Built-up Area: 650 sq.ft. – 1,606 sq.ft.
Indicative Price: (to be confirmed)
Total Units: 1,678
Developer: Hunza (Penang International Commercial City) Sdn. Bhd.

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Taman Lip Sin, which comes under the Bayan Baru parliamentary and Batu Uban state constituency, could see its neighbourhood transformed into a better living environment if the proposed Lip Sin Master Plan materialises.

Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin, who proposed master plan, was determined to improve the liveability of the neighbourhood.

“We have engaged a professional architect to conduct traffic assessment and design the area to be more pedestrian-friendly.

“We want to encourage people to walk instead of drive to nearby places.

“People are encouraged to walk to the nearby pocket parks, supermarket, and other areas in the vicinity,” he said in his speech during the ‘Jelajah ❤️ Penang’ programme in Bayan Baru parliamentary constituency yesterday.

Sim said the Lip Sin Master Plan proposal has been submitted to the state government for its consideration. He hoped for a positive response.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, who was present alongside his team, praised Sim and Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan for initiating the Lip Sin Master Plan.

“The state will look into the plan. It is a good initiative. We will consider all aspects, including the cost, if the project gets the nod from the state.

“The community also plays a vital role through its involvement in such initiative,” he said.

Earlier, Chow was happy to fly the Jalur Gemilang in view of the National Day celebration end of this month.

Chow and his team had so far visited seven parliamentary constituencies under the ‘Jelajah ❤️ Penang’ programme. The parliamentary constituencies were Bukit Bendera, Tasek Gelugor, Kepala Batas, Permatang Pauh, Nibong Tebal, Balik Pulau, and Bayan Baru.

Among those present were Chow’s political secretary Teh Lai Heng, Lip Sin MPKK (Village Community Management Council) head Ngo Chee Yi and Taman Lip Sin Block 2 Committee chairman Lee Meng Jee.

Source: Buletin Mutaira