Summary
- Joshua Woo proposes Pulau Tikus as a digital nomad hub.
- Calls for stronger local council enforcement powers.
- Urges better maintenance of RM200 million Gurney Bay.
GEORGE TOWN, November 4 — Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo has proposed transforming the constituency into a digital nomad hub while strengthening local council enforcement and improving maintenance at Gurney Bay.
During the Penang State Assembly’s Budget 2027 debate, Woo proposed the GLOW urban development plan, focusing on safer pedestrian routes, greenery and digital infrastructure.
He also urged authorities to expand enforcement powers, allowing CCTV evidence and digital notices to address illegal parking, littering and unpaid fines.
Woo further called for stricter contractor oversight at Gurney Bay and proposed transferring its maintenance to the Penang Island City Council.
