Penang opposition warns against 'white elephant' mega projects


GEORGE TOWN: The state Opposition has urged the Penang government to ensure that mega projects such as the Penang Transport Master Plan and Mutiara Light Rail Transit truly serve the public, warning that they must not become "white elephants".

State Opposition Leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusuff (Perikatan - Sungai Dua) said people were uneasy that the state might push ahead with large projects while basics like buses, feeder routes and traffic management lagged behind.

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