Foreigners too close to home


By ARNOLD LOHRENA LIM
  • Nation
  • Wednesday, 27 Mar 2019

Foreign invasion: (Top) A security guard of Sunway Cassia in Batu Maung fastening a banner urging residents to say no to illegal hostels, homestays and short stay guests. (Left) Clothes hung out to dry at illegal hostels in Batu Maung.

GEORGE TOWN: Yet another property quirk in land-starved Penang has arisen, this one giving foreign workers a taste of the “good life”.

Foreign workers of multinational corporations (MNCs) get to live in exclusive gated-and-guarded communities here, much to the dismay of other residents who expect their neighbourhood to be quiet and low-density.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

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 Nation

Moderate earthquake hits north Molucca Sea
Terengganu fully recovered from floods, all 571 flood victims to return home
Cops foil RM2.8mil cigarette smuggling in Machang
Warisan info chief denies talk of riot, calls for resignation at party convention
Floods: Number of evacuees drops in Pahang, T'ganu
Firearms, ammo seized in drug raid, two arrested
Sabah business group urges unity, cautions against divisive racial politics
National Unity Ministry awaiting full report on Kangkar Pulai temple demolition
Johor exco member expresses regret over demolition of Kangkar Pulai temple
Govt has saved RM800mil with Budi95 programme, says Anwar

Others Also Read