The Penang Transport Master Plan began with a push from civil society activists but has turned into a object of protest because of values that no longer fit its original purpose. With ballooning costs and criticism that its more of a “property play” rather than design to solve Penang’s transport woes in the most cost-efficient, environmentally-friendly and sustainable way. Today we speak to one of the sharpest critics on the current plan.

<p>The Penang Transport Master Plan began with a push from civil society activists but has turned into a object of protest because of values that no longer fit its original purpose. With ballooning costs and criticism that its more of a &ldquo;property play&rdquo; rather than design to solve Penang&rsquo;s transport woes in the most cost-efficient, environmentally-friendly and sustainable way. Today we speak to one of the sharpest critics on the current plan.</p>

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