Tuesday, March 18, 2008

What’s brewing for Penang?

My question presented to Pg CM Lim Guan Eng by The Star Chief Editor Wong Chun Wai in today's Star.


What are the plans to improve Komtar to its previous state?
Khoo Keng Cheang (Tanjung Bunga, Penang)

Lim: The previous administration wanted this to be the shining crown of the Pearl of the Orient but as you can see, Komtar is run down and might probably be outshone by the Penang Times Square.

Online queries: Lim looking at the questions sent in by readers of The Star on Wong’s laptop during the Cafe Latte session at the Chief Minister’s office in Penang yesterday.

We have asked the PDC to come up with a plan to redevelop Komtar and probably we will have some input but Komtar is important to rejuvenate George Town. You cannot expect Penang to prosper without George Town prospering. Komtar must shine again but it must not be at the expense of the local traders. It must be a win-win situation. Our main offices are also here and we do not want to move. We should just set up branches of administration.

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