Remembering an early step towards Unesco listing
Goh Ban Lee reflects on an important event in 1986 that helped drive George Town's Unesco listing.
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Making a city liveable is no easy matter
When trying to create liveable cities, one tends to run into harsh socioeconomic and political realities.
Non-compliance – a bane of urban governance
In spite of some positive signs, local authorities are simply not doing enough to enforce the law.
Custodian of mainland Penang: Examining the Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai
As with all municipalities, the wellbeing of the residents is partly in the hands of those who run the local authority.
Penang Hill — Nature’s gift to the public
With all the projects coming up on Penang Hill, we are in danger of forgetting who the Hill is meant for.
Addressing the housing issue: SERI roundtable discusses one of Penang’s major problems
For Penang's middle class, home ownership remains out of reach.
Clarifying the role of politicians in development control
Is there too much political interference in local development?