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 272012
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 »
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 »
Apr 212012
Eight villages from the Baram district have protested against the proposal to build mega dams in the district, reports Mark Bujang. 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 072011
The Steering Committee of the Penang Forum is holding a public forum at the Caring Society Complex along Jalan Utama on 18 December from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Continue reading »
May 242011
Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister Alfred Jabu admits the state does clear forests to plant oil palm as part of efforts to wipe out poverty. But hang on a sec, says Philip Khoo; what happened to RM19bn in logging royalties that the state should have received from a hundred million trees chopped down? Continue reading »
Apr 192010
The Tanjong Bunga Residents’ Association (TBRA), the Batu Ferringhi Residents’ Association (BFRA) and 140 forum participants have expressed concern over environmentally sensitive development plans for Tanjung Bunga in northern Penang Island.
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Oct 022009
Francis Loh observes that more and more Malaysians are demanding both development and democracy. The deepening of democracy in Malaysia requires the consolidation of a two-coalition political system.
Aug 282009
In our cover story, Francis Loh observes that more and more Malaysians are demanding both development and democracy. The deepening of democracy in Malaysia requires the consolidation of a two-coalition political system.
Towards this end, civil society activists have laid down ten benchmarks for Najib’s next hundred days. Economic reform, they point out, will not work if the political environment suppresses the people’s democratic rights.