The Penang Forum Steering Committee has pointed out that it is not wrong for parties affected by property development to seek out-of-court settlements. Continue reading »
Apr 022013
Penang Forum
Nov 262012
Penang Forum representative Lim Mah Hui has highlighted two urgent issues that will lead to much higher density in Penang – without the supporting infrastructure to cope. Continue reading »
Oct 282012
The government of Penang wants Penang to be an international, intelligent and liveable city. The hallmarks of such a city are proper planning, a good public transport system, and strict building guidelines and codes. These are essentially lacking, observes the Penang Forum Steering Committee. Continue reading »
Sep 272012
People must be at the centre of the planning process and must participate in it, says Lim Mah Hui. They cannot be relegated to a footnote or as an after-thought. Continue reading »
Sep 262012
Penang can be transformed into a place that attracts human talent and formulates people-centric policies that can transform it into a developed, sustainable and inclusive economy without poverty, says Lim Guan Eng. Continue reading »
Jul 252012
Listen to the Chief Minister outline his vision of Penang as an international city, hear out civil society’s presentation of the present reality and then participate in the discussions. But first, please register for Penang Forum 5 scheduled for 4 August 2012. Continue reading »
Jun 262012
Lim Mah Hui urges the MPPP to engage more with the people and find ways to democratise the whole planning process. Continue reading »
Mar 312012
These were the resolutions adopted by participants of Penang Forum 4: Development and Good Governance. Continue reading »
Mar 272012
Soon Chuan Yean showcases Penang Forum 4, a continuing initiative to broaden public participation in local democracy, good governance and decision-making in development. Continue reading »
Dec 202011
The following resolutions were adopted by participants of ‘Penang Forum 4: Development and Good Governance’ on 18 December 2011 at the Caring Society Complex, Penang. Continue reading »