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Penang govt starts reviewing 2020 structure plan

THE Penang government has started reviewing the Penang Structure Plan 2020 after it reached its five-year term since being gazetted on June 28, 2007.

State Town and Country Planning, Housing and Arts Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said it was a statutory requirement under the Town and Country Planning Act for the state to re-examine the plan every five years.

"We have just recently started the review last month by having workshops for internal departments.

"Usually, it takes more than a year to complete the process; thus, we expect it to wrap up by end of next year," he told a press conference before launching the 'PIP Property and Home Showcase' in Penang Times Square on Friday.

Wong said its department had been assigned to spearhead the review exercise that involved consultation with stakeholders, non-governmental organisations and public.

"Throughout the process, we will incorporate the various issues and proposals raised in the press which included hillslope development.

"Subsequently, we will have an exhibition to display the amended structure plan for public review and hearing," he explained.

The structure plan is a policy framework and guidelines for spatial planning and physical development for the state.

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Having trouble viewing this email?     Latest Issue Join us on :   This month in Penang Monthly... October 2012 | Issue 10.12 Available now at all good bookstores and newsagents Cover Story Deepening George Town's Heritage George Town's intangibles are gaining appreciation. There is no doubt that Penangites are becoming more conscious of how wonderful their city is. But since it is its living heritage that makes George Town unique, its intangibles must be promoted as much as its tangibles. Preserve the architecture by all means, but let's not forget the concrete history found behind doors that open easily on request. The George Town community, in particular families who have lived there for generations, as well as traders who have plied their trade in the inner city for just as long, has been crucial in sustaining the city's extraordinary history and diverse culture. Unlike many heritage cities in the world where most artefacts are statically displayed in museums, or with overly organised historical sites bordering on artificiality, George Town has remained a true living heritage city.   Feature Betting on BIDS George Town starts Asia's first ever Business Improvement District Scheme. The rejuvenation of an urban area cannot really be left only to the authorities. This has become clear to businesses and residents living around the Komtar area. Taking the lead from other cities that have succeeded in reviving degenerated areas, they are now working with the state government to turn their district into Penang's next attraction. Komtar, or Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, remains one of the most recognisable symbols of Penang. Although an unmistakable landmark, it is also ironically a "forgotten" building, only a shadow of its former self. Back in the 1990s, Komtar was bustling with traders, shoppers, workers and students. This was no surprise as it was the only "mall" of its kind and size in Penang.   Profile Cheah Cheng Hye – Penang's own Warren Buffett Cheah Cheng Hye, alumnus of Penang Free School, has been called the Warren Buffett of the East. Although he claims that gives him way too much credit, the reasons why he is one of Asia's most respected fund managers are many. For one thing, Value Partners Group Limited, the asset management company he co-founded in 1993 and in which he is the largest shareholder, is the biggest of its kind in Hong Kong. It is also the first and only one listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This took place in 2007, and the turbulent times since then have been a great challenge to him personally, since he sets the Group's overall strategy.   States of Reform Malaysia Education Blueprint Weighing unity against diversity. Nation-building strategies all over the world have education as a central element. Malaysia is no different. However, the multicultural nature of the population means that education has always been a hugely controversial and highly sensitive subject. The latest blueprint must also consider the question: is diversity a benefit or a dilemma? The Deputy Prime Minister recently launched the draft version of the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025) with great fanfare. With that, the Education Ministry seeks feedback prior to launching its final version in December this year. I had the privilege of attending a focus group session at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (Isis) earlier this week to discuss how the education system can better cater to the objectives of national unity and multiculturalism, in light of the blueprint. This article explores only issues insofar as these twin objectives are concerned – what the blueprint contains on the matter, and the role of the Penang and Selangor state governments in this matter.   Also in this issue…   Feature Planting seeds of the future in Balik Pulau Rasa Sayang goes another shade greener Tantalising Taiwan Major changes await the Botanic Gardens Real democracy requires democracy in planning Photo Essay The living museum of George Town Talk-talk Only The unknown and the all too familiar Penang Palette Art auctions are the new stock market Window into History System of government in the Straits Settlements, 1942 Restaurant Review Dining in the clouds Statistics – October 2012 Become a Penang Monthly subscriber today Penang Monthly is a monthly magazine dedicated to covering social, industrial and cultural issues that are relevant to today's generation of Malaysians. You are receiving this e-mail because you have been placed in our subscription list. We apologise if this is not of interest to you. Please click here to unsubscribe. If this was forwarded to you and you'd like more, please subscribe here.

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20 Pykett cutting of tree claimed to be unsafe by land owner

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Cutting of tree upsets residents

By PREDEEP NAMBIAR | penang@nstp.com.my 0 comments

IRKED: Lebuhraya Pykett residents question why shady tree was cut down

Residents want the shady trees in the area to be preserved. Pic by Michael Ong

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GEORGE TOWN: LEBUHRAYA Pykett residents are up in arms after workers  cut down a  tree  on a plot of land near their homes last weekend.

The residents were rudely awakened by the rumbling of chainsaws which contractors used to fell the tree around 4pm on Saturday, shattering the peace in the area.

They were shocked to discover that the tree being felled was a mature tree which had provided shade for the residents and students nearby.

The residents were in the dark whether the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) had granted permission for the tree cutting.

Peter Wong, 40, claimed he did not see any signages to inform the public about the work.

Wong said the felling of trees during the weekend was unacceptable. It also raised questions about the preservation of the trees that have been there for decades in the area.

"They are chopping down the tree on a Saturday and the contractors do not look like council workers," he said.

Wong added that the contractors had destroyed what was probably a century-old tree.

"Some of the trees have large girth and has given us shade for many years. It would be sad to see them go," he said.

When approached by Streets, the workers refused to reveal if they had been given permission to cut the old tree.

A security guard from a nearby primary school, however, said the trees were becoming a nuisance as their branches would fall on vehicles parked by the roadside.

He added that the shrubbery in the area had become a home to many snakes which often slithered into the school.

"We have seen so many cobras making their way into the school. Clearing up the shrubs will help stop the reptiles from coming here," he said.

When contacted, MPPP senior landscape architect Nor Rezan Sulaiman said the mature tree had developed a hollow trunk which may collapse on passing residents and motorists.

She said the tree, which had a girth of 0.8m, requires the council approval before it could be cut down.

"We have inspected the tree, and as per the landowner's observation, we feel that it should be brought down, so we have given permission to fell it," she said.

Nor Rezan said the permission was given to the landowner after the one-stop-centre committee had discussed the matter on Sept 4.

She said the landowner had also requested that the tree be felled during the weekend when there was less traffic and the nearby school closed.

It is learnt that the tree was in the compound of a mansion that was formerly owned by Thai rubber king Khaw Sim Bee.

He built his mansion decades ago and the building was abandoned for a long time after it fell into disrepair.

The land was sold to a developer in 2010.

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RE: Notifikasi MPPP NO RUJ 10497/10/12

tq for a new Malaysia.

On Oct 2, 2012 6:09 PM, "Erni Zuliayanti binti Zulkifli" <zuliayanti@mppp.gov.my> wrote:

Tuan/Puan,

Maklumbalas telah beberapa kali diberi terhadap aduan ini.  Sekali lagi dimaklumkan disini bahawa Jabatan Perancangan Pembangunan, MPPP sedang mengambil tindakan penguatkuasaan di bawah Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa (Akta 172) untuk membawa kes ini ke mahkamah.

Adalah dimaklumkan bahawa beberapa prosidur dibawah Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa (Akta 172) dan Kaedah-Kaedah Kawalan Perancangan Majlis perlu dipatuhi sebelum apa-apa tindakan penguatkuasaan dijalankan oleh Majlis.

Ditegaskan disini bahawa Jabatan tidak akan berterusan memberi jawapan berulang terhadap aduan ini memandangkan tindakan dan prosidur seperti yang telah ditetapkan di bawah Akta 172 dan  Kaedah-Kaedah Kawalan Perancangan Majlis sedang diambil dan dipantau oleh Jabatan.

Harap maklum.

(ERNI ZULIAYANTI BT ZULKIFLI)
Penolong Pegawai Perancang Bandar
b.p Pengarah Perancangan Pembangunan
Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang

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From: Aduan
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 3:58 PM
To: Erni Zuliayanti binti Zulkifli
Cc: leeyan.c@gmail.com
Subject: FW: Notifikasi MPPP NO RUJ 10497/10/12

Puan,

Harap dapat buat siasatan terhadap aduan yang dikemukakan melalui email ini dan semoga jawapan yang sewajarnya dapat diberikan kepada pengadu.

Sekian, terima kasih.

"KECEMERLANGAN BUDAYA KITA"

Bahagian Perhubungan Awam
Jabatan Korporat
Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang

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From: Yan Lee [leeyan.c@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 11:41 AM
To: Aduan
Subject: Re: Notifikasi MPPP NO RUJ 10497/10/12

What action do I need to take ??

thank you



On Oct 2, 2012, at 11:12, aduan@mppp.gov.my wrote:

> Merujuk kepada permasalahan anda berikut adalah maklumbalas dari Bahagian Perhubungan Awam MPPP:
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> Kawalan ke atas penyimpanan peralatan-peralatan pembinaan adalah di luar bidang kuasa Bahagian Pelesenan. Sila rujuk aduan ini kepada PR untuk tindakan kerana ianya terlibat dengan kegunaan tanah.
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> Notifikasi ini dihantar secara automatik kepada anda oleh
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