Open mic for Penang: Residents ‘rant and rave’ about state’s growing pains

Civil society forum gives participants the floor – with no keynote speakers in sight

The Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia–Aliran Rant and Rave 2.0 forum in Penang

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Gabungan Bertindak Malaysia (GBM) and Aliran held a Rant & Rave 2.0 session in Penang on Saturday.

This was a platform designed to let participants speak openly, without fear or favour, on the performance of the “unity government”.

True to its concept, the session had no keynote speakers. The floor was given entirely to participants, encouraging authentic, ground-level feedback and diverse perspectives.

Held at Coex @ Kilang Besi, the event drew active engagement from participants who valued the openness and inclusivity of the platform.

Traffic congestion, overdevelopment and housing affordability were the issues that dominated the discussion. These are longstanding concerns among people in Penang.

The views expressed in Aliran's media statements and the NGO statements we have endorsed reflect Aliran's official stand. Views and opinions expressed in other pieces published here do not necessarily reflect Aliran's official position.

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