Too close for comfort


An aerial view of the hillslope clearing near Mont Residence condominium in Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong. — Photos: ZAINUDIN AHAD/The Star

ALTHOUGH the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has given its explanation over the earthworks on the hillslope of Mount Erskine, George Town, the residents are still having sleepless nights as they feel the road project could jeopardise their safety and well-being.

Darren Quah, 43, said the view from his apartment was an eyesore and it did not reflect Penang’s ‘greener, cleaner and safer’ tagline that the state government always talked about.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Soaring high on three decades of friendship
Impromptu piano performances strike a chord with LRT commuters
Karak fire victims move into new homes for CNY
USM students final-year projects raise social awareness
Free entry until early March for Chinese New Year at Taiping eco-park
US ambassador attends Penang roundtable discussion in farewell tour
Little India’s landmarks buried in banners
Shah Alam gets first female mayor
Penang resort raises funds for young cancer patients
From fishing village to the global stage

Others Also Read