Friday, September 10 2010
Delay in mega projects deepens friction
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 13:24

THE DELAYS of two mammoth projects in Penang have caused further friction to the ties between the state and federal government.

In the first instance, the Swettenham Pier new cruise and ferry terminal complex which was due to be completed on September 30 this year, failed to meet the deadline. Read here. In response, the Penang Port Commission (PPC) has asserted that redevelopment of the pier will be completed early next year (2010) and is already 99.9% percent complete. Read here and here. Meanwhile, in the second instance, the completion of the Second Penang bridge has been delayed by a year to 2013. Read here and here.

Penang CM Lim Guan Eng has expressed disappointment with the delay in completion of the Second Penang. He also stressed that action should be taken against any party that had caused the hold-up in the construction. Read here. The completion of both projects is seen as essential to boost the state’s economy, tourism section and transportation service.

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Other news

  • B. Braun to invest RM500mil to expand Penang plant: B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn Bhd will invest 100 million euros (about RM500mil) in its Penang plant to expand research and development facilities. Read here. Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said B Braun's further investment commitment in the state was proof of the confidence investors had of Penang. Read here
  • PDC Group revenue goes up: The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) group of companies recorded an increase in revenue for 2008 despite a dip in income for PDC itself. Read here
  • PPSB board agrees to separate ferry ops: Penang Port Sdn Bhd's (PPSB) board of directors has approved a plan to form a new company to run its ferry operations. Read here
  • Heritage zone builder demands compensation: One of the four developers in George Town’s heritage zone, who are required to scale down their high-rise projects as required by the Unesco, is seeking compensation from the Penang government. Read here
  • Affordable home policy mulled: The Penang Government is looking into the implementation of a new housing policy that will mark the end of the construction of low-cost flats in the state. Read here
  • Investigation report into Kg Buah Pala land sale ready this month: The investigation report as to whether there was misappropriation or abuse of power in the sale of the Kampung Buah Pala land at Bukit Gelugor here is expected to be ready this month (October 2009). Read here
  • Penang MACC probe on Fairus completed: The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission in Penang has completed its investigation into alleged corruption involving former Deputy Chief Minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin. Read here
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