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Five reasons why the PTMP is a white elephant masterplan

Five reasons why the PTMP is a white elephant masterplan

COMMENT | The state gov't continues to brush off various concerns raised by citizens and civil society.

Penang CM defends 'hanging up' on BFM interview

Penang CM defends 'hanging up' on BFM interview

Chow Kon Yeow spoke on the Penang Transport Master Plan to the business radio station.

Penang CM refutes report on green light for PIL1 and LRT projects

Penang CM refutes report on green light for PIL1 and LRT projects

Chow Kon Yeow urges newspaper to rectify report to avoid confusion among stakeholders.

Former DAP MP sees red over being 'misquoted' by Gerakan leader

Former DAP MP sees red over being 'misquoted' by Gerakan leader

Ng Wei Aik says his Facebook post had been taken out of context and used to question the Penang CM.

Public being misled over Penang tunnel and highway projects

Public being misled over Penang tunnel and highway projects

COMMENT | The assertion that 'PIL 1 is the most expensive highway to be built in history' is invalid and made with ill-intention.
Penang LRT project too early, too late

Penang LRT project too early, too late

LETTER | 'When you build something that will only have full ridership maybe 20 or 30 years from now, it is too early to build.'
Penang to continue implementing Transport Master Plan

Penang to continue implementing Transport Master Plan

The state will go ahead with the first phase after all requirements are met, says Jagdeep.

Make NGOs advisers to local councils

Make NGOs advisers to local councils

LETTER | Let's tap the expertise of the NGOs for the benefit of the country.

What kind of public transport for Penang?

What kind of public transport for Penang?

LETTER | Elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT), on-ground tram, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or others?

Chow tells NGOs not to spread fear with 'incorrect' facts on PTMP

Chow tells NGOs not to spread fear with 'incorrect' facts on PTMP

Penang chief minister insists the project is necessary to address the state's traffic woes.

CM: 'Largest-ever engagement sessions' held on Penang transport initiative

CM: 'Largest-ever engagement sessions' held on Penang transport initiative

UPDATED 5:21PM | Penang CM says the gov't has been holding public engagement sessions on transport initiatives since Dec 2015.

Chow ticks off NGOs for again claiming he changed his stand on highways

Chow ticks off NGOs for again claiming he changed his stand on highways

Penang CM says he protested against the imposition of toll fees, and not the PORR.

Why an independent review of the SRS-proposed PTMP is needed

Why an independent review of the SRS-proposed PTMP is needed

ANALYSIS | The PTMP puts Penangites and ultimately the federal government at great financial risk.

NGOs hold peaceful protest against Penang's PIL highway project

NGOs hold peaceful protest against Penang's PIL highway project

They say the Council of Eminent Persons is supportive of the need to review the project.

How SRS’ Penang Transport Master Plan deviates from the original

How SRS’ Penang Transport Master Plan deviates from the original

ANALYSIS | Few realise how distorted the current PTMP is compared to the initial version by UK firm Halcrow. 

Penang asks gov't RM1 billion to implement PTMP

Penang asks gov't RM1 billion to implement PTMP

PARLIAMENT | Penang is pressing ahead with the RM27 billion Penang Transport Master Plan.

Further clarification on the Penang Transport Master Plan

Further clarification on the Penang Transport Master Plan

LETTER | PTMP’s multi-modal approach is preparing Penang for the future.

Penang fishermen want reclamation project scrapped

Penang fishermen want reclamation project scrapped

They say they are continuing their protest against the artificial islands and want compensation.

Penang govt's response to master transport plan review proposal

Penang govt's response to master transport plan review proposal

COMMENT | The state gov't wishes to rectify misleading statements made by Penang Forum on the Penang Transport Master Plan.

Change the PM, and Penangites can finally get LRTs  - CM

Change the PM, and Penangites can finally get LRTs - CM

Lim urges Penangites to remove Putrajaya’s roadblock to the traffic master plan in GE14.

Chow: BN's '51 broken promises' claim unfair

Chow: BN's '51 broken promises' claim unfair

Don't sabotage state gov't's efforts to address transport woes in Penang, state exco tells Penang BN. 

China bank loan to Penang won't end up like 1MDB, says CM

China bank loan to Penang won't end up like 1MDB, says CM

He shot down claims that the loan was risky in light of loss-making transport services elsewhere.

No reclamation without DOE approval, Penang exco clarifies

No reclamation without DOE approval, Penang exco clarifies

Chow Kon Yeow refutes Wan Junaidi's recent claims regarding reclamation works at Permatang Damar Laut. 

Spin to you, Roger Teoh, is reality to Penangites

Spin to you, Roger Teoh, is reality to Penangites

First of all, let me clarify that I am not representing the state government when I speak but rather in my own capacity as a citizen and a DAP member. The Penang state government is well capable of explaining the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) to anyone who approaches them directly. It is regrettable that some would rather go to the press first.