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Day: March 29, 2025

Day: March 29, 2025

SAM objects to reclamation project, recommends safe closure of Jelutong landfill

Lai Cheng March 29, 2025 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Penang state government to cancel the proposed land reclamation project adjacent to the existing Jelutong Landfill in Penang, and the EIA of the proposed project rejected by the Department of Environment due to the negative environmental and health impacts. Moreover, the proposed reclamation works will have adverse impacts on the Middle Bank, which is rich...
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Safeguard Residents’ Rights in Malaysia’s Urban Renewal Act

Lai Cheng March 29, 2025 0 Comments
The proposed Urban Renewal Act (URA) in Malaysia aims to address the issue of ageing and dilapidated buildings in urban centres by establishing a legal framework for their redevelopment. The Act proposes consent thresholds for redevelopment projects based on the age and condition of the buildings: 80 per cent consent for buildings under 30 years old, 75 per cent for those over 30 years old, and...
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