Guan Eng flip-flopped on Penang 's undersea tunnel project?

Lim Guan Eng has performed a flip-flop on the undersea tunnel project.

Previously, he has promised to conduct the DEIA before going ahead. Now, he says if DAP is re-elected, he is going ahead. This is one of the most unscrupulous politicking I have seen in years in Penang.

NGOs, even those who confessed loudly that they are staunch supporters of LGE must tell us what and how they can persuade the DAP strongman to consider his decision and to respect all rules and regulations concerning the building of a mega infrastructure project that may cause social, economic and environmental implications.

Once started, Gurney Drive property prices are going to drop 30%. Construction works will drive people, residents and visitors away from the area due to congestion and inconvenience.

Can Lim Guan Eng push through the project without even giving us detailed information? I hope LGE does not push his popularity too far.

He told The Star:

"The DAP-led state government will go ahead with the proposed undersea tunnel if re-elected.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the rocket DAP's symbol represented courage, progress and unity and that the party would stand by its vision for the benefit of future generations.

“We dare to make policies for the future Penangites, including building the country's first undersea tunnel.

“Some people do not agree with the project but we must think of our children we must be courageous enough to do this for them,” he said."

His administration has chosen to keep mum on all pertinent technical and probing questions regarding the project. His insistence of using his supermajority and God-like popularity to push through the project is most unscrupulous of a leader.

I hope concerned Penangites and NGOs will continue to put pressure on the super popular and populist leader to consider and stick to his promise to conduct all necessary studies before starting the project.

Is this smart courage or misguided egoism?

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