GEORGE TOWN: The approval for a hillside development project in Sungai Ara given by the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) is invalid, the Penang Appeals Board heard.

Counsel Datuk Lakhbir Singh Chahl, who is representing Sungai Ara residents who are against the project, raised a preliminary objection on the ground that approval could only have been granted by the State Planning Committee.

“Under the State Structure Plan 2020, the powers of approving ‘special projects’ are vested in the State Planning Committee,” he said.

He added the council had erred in approving the project’s planning application as it did not have the power to do so.

The residents were also represented by counsel Shoba Thilagam.

The MPPP was represented by its legal adviser Shamiah Bilal while Christina Siew appeared for Sunway City, the project developer. Board chairman Datuk Yeo Yang Poh set Nov 7 for the hearing to continue.

On April 8, it was reported that a group of 200 residents from various housing estates as well as representatives of Sahabat Alam Malaysia staged a protest against the project.

The residents had received a notification from the council’s Planning Department that the project was approved on Feb 21.

On June 28, state Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow had reportedly said that “special projects” was an escape clause for development in areas exceeding 250ft and on hillslopes with gradients of more than 25 degrees.

Source: The Star

Central Way 2, second phase gated and guarded residential development by Oriental Max in Bukit Tengah, Penang. Phase 2 comprises 140 units of 3-storey terrace houses with clubhouse facilities. This development is strategically located with easy access to Bukit Mertajam and Perai Industrial Area. A mere minutes drive to Penang bridge.

Phase 1: Central Way

Property Project : Central Way 2
Location : Bukit Tengah, Penang
Property Type : 3-Storey Terrace
Tenure : Freehold
Built-up Area: 2,347 sq.ft.
Land Area: 1,271 sq.ft. onwards
Total Units : 140
Indicative Price: RM 400,000 onwards
Developer : Oriental Max Group
Contact No.: 04-356 5860 / 04-356 6398 / 04-356 3848

GEORGE TOWN: The state government has made plans to turn the Jelutong landfill into parks and a site for mixed development projects.

State Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the plans would be carried out through a proposed landfill mining and reclamation (LFMR) process.

He said the LFMR process is a proposed recovery and reutilisation project for the landfill.

“The state government has decided to give the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) the responsibility to carry out the project.

“In a meeting last week chaired by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, the state government asked PDC to appoint a consultant to set the specifications and criteria for the LFMR process within three months.

“After the specifications and criteria have been set, PDC will call for an open tender or Request for Proposal to invite local and international experts with experience in LFMR to submit their proposal to make the Jelutong landfill reusable for better land-use again.

“We will leave it to the experts to use their expertise to turn it into parks and a site for mixed development projects.

“We will also leave it to them to come up with their own operations on how to recover and reuse the waste materials and to treat and rehabilitate the landfill.

Estimating that the site recovery would take about five to 10 years, Chow said the move would also help to solve some of the existing problems concerning the landfill such as the removal of the potential peat fire threats as well as reducing the production of methane and carbon footprint.

“The possibility of toxic contamination of underground water sources can also be reduced. In addition, LFMR would also increase the land value of the Jelutong site and the social grievances of neighbouring residents will be resolved.

“For the state, this is another one of our green projects to improve the environment for the future generation,” he said.

Source: The Star

RESIDENTS must apply for a permit from the Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) before carrying out extensions or changes to the house structure.

They are also required to submit their extension plans in accordance with the council’s building plan guidelines for approval, said MPPP councillor Tan Seng Keat.

“We want the public to be aware that they can’t simply carry out any extension. They need approval from the council.

“If they don’t do this, the extensions will be considered illegal and they could be demolished by the MPPP.

“We want to educate the public on the matter.

“We don’t want residents to be unhappy when the council takes action,” he told the press during the MPPP Public Education programme at the SP Setia residential area in Bayan Lepas yesterday.

Tan and MPPP officers gave out brochures on MPPP guidelines for building plans to the residents there.

SP Setia Group’s Head Technical Property Division (North) Ting Tai Theam who was present lauded the programme, saying that the company supported the ruling.

“We always stress landscaping and cleanliness.

“When we hand over the house key to buyers, we tell them about the guidelines for house renovation and extension.

“The residents are also advised to clear renovation waste outside their house so it won’t be a nuisance to the neighbours,” he said.

Tan, who is also the MPPP Enforcement and Public Education alternate chairman, said the extensions were usually done when someone bought an old house and wanted to renovate it.

“This is the second time we have come to a residential area to educate residents on the matter,” he said.

The public can get more information on the matter from MPPP’s Building Department at 14th Floor, Komtar. They can also call 04-2624400.

Also present were MPPP councillors Ramlah Bee Asiahoo and Gooi Seong Kin.

Source: The Star

Sandilands, a mixed development by Heng Lee Group in Jelutong, Penang. This project is located within walking distance to George Town World Heritage Site (WHS) and comprises two residential and one commercial blocks. It offers residents the convenience of a private pier. Just leave the car at home and be whisked away by water taxi to George Town or Queensbay.

Proposed Facilities @ External Area

• —Main Entrance to guard house
• Waiting area/ seating area, Link bridge, Eco pond
• Surrounding Landscape & Pool area
• Robust open plaza (lain lain ibadat)
• Luxuries timber pool deck & walkway
• Adult Swimming pool, Covered Jacuzzi, bubble jet & bubble seat , Unique shower pole (outdoor shower), Sunbed lounger area, Interactive wadingpool, Dry & wet children playground, Parents’ hut, Feature seating,Outdoor gym, BBQ area w/ counter top & wash basin
• Terracing garden, Terracing steps w feature seating, Feature shelter, Disable friendly ramp
• Surau
• Feature arch wall towards surau, Maze ramp, Waiting zone w open lawn

Proposed Facilities @ Club House

• —Club House
• Level 1  –  Public Hall, Lounge, Classroom (aerobics/yoga), Sitting area, Locker room/Changing room/ Toilets/ sauna
• Level 2 –  Indoor Gym, Table tennis, Games Room, Sauna/ Steam Bath Toilets
• Level 3 –  Indoor Gym II (cardio), Lounge, Performance Space, Sitting Area, Locker room/ Changing room/ Toilets ,Toilets
• Roof Garden (top most floor) [view deck]

Proposed Facilities @ Level 6 Podium Area

• —Podium 6
• Axis Avenue
• Public hall (kemudahan masyarakat)
• Management office
• Reading room
• Child care centre
• Outdoor play ground
• Indoor outdoor play ground
• Leisure area/ Deck
• Workout area
• Dining and alfresco/ cafeteria
• Carpet-pattern walkway (surrounding)

Property Name: One Sandilands
Location : Jelutong, Penang
Property Type : Commercial & Condominium
Land Tenure : Freehold
Total Units: 403 (residential), 12 (commercial)
Built-up Area: 1,138 sq. ft. onwards
Developer : BHL Waterfront Sdn. Bhd. (Heng Lee Group)

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