Summary
- Residents oppose hill cutting, tree removal and beachfront retaining walls.
- Association raises concerns over developer-consultant connections.
- Residents seek review of alternative nature park proposal.
GEORGE TOWN, November 14 — The Tanjung Bunga Residents’ Association (TBRA) says major environmental concerns remain unresolved over plans to develop Sore Thumb into a public coastal park.
The association opposes removing mature trees, cutting hillsides and constructing beachfront retaining walls, citing erosion and wildlife risks.
TBRA also raised concerns about alleged links between the project’s developer and engineering consultant, calling for independent technical participation.
Chairman Zulfikar Aziz urged the Penang government to review residents’ alternative nature park proposal submitted in February before finalising the design.
The association maintains that preserving the coastline’s natural character must remain a priority.
