The government gazetted the acquisition on 21 June 2021 under Section 8 of the Land Acquisition Act 1960, fuelling the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment controversy.

By Sadho Ram

The exhumation of Foo Teng Nyong's grave was initially approved by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), but developers were not permitted to demolish the tombstones.

By Jasmine Chea