Balik Pulau, is a well known area for its green, nature, round-island, buah pala and for the lands & hilly areas. I guess prior to GE12, DAP or Guan Eng didnt expect to take over the helm of the state. So during seat negotiations, they were not into the Balik Pulau Parliament seat. But after winning the in 308, DAP had start the ball rolling to maintain the Penang State under the umbrella of DAP for years to come. Many land deals took place without taking into account or consideration of the Penangites. The Taman Manggis land, Bayan Mutiara Land, Buah Pala Village and many more was in favour of the developers.
The state Government change of policies on matters related to land and development, have caused
developers to fork out more money on their projects. But at the end, property buyers who face the consequences. Property prices in Penang Island have shoot up tremendously. DAP & Guan Eng are aware of it. Since Penang is limited with land, every area regarded as are gold mine. So is Balik Pulau.
Currently Balik Pulau is helm by PKR and it will will be a difficult battle for DAP to take control of that particular constituency. A survey by the SEMUT team shows that Bunglows housing project are taking place in every corner of Balik Pulau. Is it a attempt by DAP to parachute in voters? This high cost bungalows will not be purchased by the local Malays who are use to live in Village atmosphere for ages.
Currently there are around 31,800 Malay voters compared to 15,885 Chinese voters. With this silent projects taking place, in 10 years, there would be a majority of parachuted Chinese in this area and it will than allow DAP to hold talks with PKR to take over the seat. With the state in control and in addition the Parliament seat also in control, it will be smooth planning for future developments around Balik Pulau. With Balik Pulau facing the sea, housing projects will surely bring gain and profits to many quarters.
Is this the hidden agenda of DAP? Only time will tell. Penangites should start saying 'NO' to projects that are ruining our green and damaging the beauty of Penang.
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