Penang Island is sometimes known to have some resemblance of Singapore. Both Penang Island and Singapore are separated from the mainland by a narrow strait with a lack of land for development. Government in both Penang Island and Singapore generally encounters similar challenges whenever there is a need to have a balance between economic development and environmental protection; making many individuals to often use Singapore as a reference in topics related to urbanization in Penang.
Being a developed city like Singapore may equals to a better standard of living, but that will inevitably lead to more expensive houses due to rapid urbanization.
Let’s hear from Penang Chief Minister on his views whether will Penang mirror Singapore by 2030.
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