THE Lily Square at the entrance of the Penang Botanic Gardens has been criticised of late for not being maintained as well as it should be as an attraction that welcomes visitors to the iconic gardens, which is over a century old. The latest complaint regarding the Lily Square came from Penang resident and Botanic [...]
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PENANG Island is facing environmental rape as it faces widespread damage because of uncontrolled development, resulting in barren hill slopes and erosion taking place at hillsides that are being developed. The rapid development in Penang has brought a toll to the island’s environment, and disdain to residents who have to face more environmental deterioration and [...]
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DEAR Mr Danny Law (Penang Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman) and Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen (Tourism Minister). I’m writing to you about my terrifying experience in your beautiful country and seeking help from you for justice to be done on those who damaged the name and image of Malaysia. We’ve been brutally [...]
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DEAR Chief Minister, I am writing to you in reference to an article titled ‘Penang Hill to get better facilities soon’ in The Star on Aug 11, 2011. In my view, the structures that Penang Hill Corporation plans to build, do not blend in with the natural beauty of the hill. Our Penang Hill is [...]
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I am a Penangite who loves Penang. I fully support the state government’s effort in promoting a cleaner and greener Penang. But the ugly side of Penang that I see every day before my eyes are really far from a Clean & Green Penang. Please take a look at the photo. This is the aftermath [...]
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Sub:This is the price of using ex-BN politician Dear YB Lim, This open accusation from your own man is very serious. How could a non-technical person was appointed as a technical manager? I suggest you remove Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) general manager Datuk Lee Kah Choo and reopen the job interview for PHC technical manager [...]
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I read the letter from Scott in the Star who put up a lopsided argument by quoting only low purchasing power foreign labors and budget travelers unable to enjoy the beauty of Penang Hill due to quadruple ticket prices, and of course I disagree with him. How about affluent tourists from high GDP nations or [...]
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THE view from the top of Penang Hill is always spectacular, regardless of whether it is during the day or at night. Soon, visitors will be able to enjoy that breath-taking view by taking a fast non-stop ride to the peak on board the newly acquired Swiss-made air-conditioned funicular train when the state government opens [...]
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