Penang councillor: Stop ‘over-building’ in congested areas

GEORGE TOWN: High-density pro-jects should generally not be allowed in crowded housing areas, Penang municipal councillor Dr Lim Mah Huisaid.

He said “over-building” should not be permitted in congested areas.

“Proper planning is needed,” he said in reference to a protest led by Penang Citizens Awareness (Chant Group) member Yan Lee on Saturday against the “Moulmein Rise” project comprising a 27-storey commercial project in Lengkok Moulmein.

The site is before the Pulau Tikus main market here, one of the oldest facilities in the state.

Traders and residents are also against the closure of a car park there.

Dr Lim stressed that he was not part of the council committee that approved the controversial project.

“Too much high-rise development in any area without proper planning will only cause more problems for residents and those who patronise the areas,” he added.