Sore Thumb: Agreement on some features does not mean residents’ concerns have been addressed
Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association has urged the Penang government to reconsider plans for Sore Thumb, saying concerns over mature trees, wildlife habitats, slope stability and the public beach remain unresolved.
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Residents of Sore Thumb want to protect mature trees, wildlife and the public beach, while the Penang State Government supports a welcoming park. However, TBRA opposes cutting any part of Sore Thumb or removing mature trees, citing erosion and environmental concerns.
TBRA opposes cutting back any part of Sore Thumb or removing mature trees.
Residents support several aspects of the developer’s proposal but still have substantive concerns.
The meeting discussed these issues on Oct 27 2026.
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FOR residents, Sore Thumb’s mature trees, wildlife and public beach are what make this coastline worth protecting. We want a welcoming park where people can enjoy nature safely, and we believe that goal is shared by the Penang State Government.
It is in this spirit that TBRA respectfully corrects Zairil’s statement, which gives the impression that all residents’ requests have been met except one. That is not an accurate reflection of the discussions or TBRA’s position at the meeting on Oct 27 2026.
While residents support several aspects of the developer’s proposal, substantive concerns remain outstanding:
(a) TBRA opposes cutting back any part of Sore Thumb and removing any mature trees or natural vegetation on the hill, as these actions will cause soil erosion and are not environmentally friendly.
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