Penang has suffered from poor transport planning for 18 years, says Gerakan
Penang Gerakan claims that 18 years of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) have failed to resolve the state’s traffic woes, calling for an independent expert review to address the issue.
At its annual state convention today, the party passed a resolution blaming poor planning and lack of execution for the worsening traffic congestion, which it said has affected both residents and tourists.
“The state convention urges the Penang government to rope in experts to get their views and to implement short and long-term measures to address traffic-related issues,” the resolution read.
The Gerakan chapter said it strongly opposed the state government’s planned increase in land tax and strata parcel rates, which are set to take effect in 2026 and 2027.
It described the hikes as excessive and out of touch with the people’s…
