Real democracy requires democracy in planning.
Our development planning process right now is too elitist, says Steven Sim, and doesn’t involve the people on the ground nearly enough.
Posts tagged with 'MPPP' tag
Making it hard to ignore complaints
Social networking is making it easier for the people to work with their local governments.
MPPP gets to host top tourism forum
This September, Penang will host the fifth Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Forum.
Non-compliance – a bane of urban governance
In spite of some positive signs, local authorities are simply not doing enough to enforce the law.
Ideas and actions for a green state
The state government has been taking initiatives to transform Penang into a leader in environmental practices.
Now let’s see how clean we can get
The MPPP’s Penang Island Cleanliness Master Plan has just been completed.
Paradise being lost
As injuries and complaints mount, Batu Ferringhi’s famed beach is rapidly losing its lustre, thanks to an unregulated water sports industry and the absence of enforcement.
