Penang BN to discuss with developer on project at Taman Manggis

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) will discuss with the responsible quarters at Taman Manggis Fasa 2 Development Sdn Bhd on whether the site at Jalan Zainal Abidin here will used to build the People's Housing project or affordable homes.

State BN Youth Chief Oh Tong Keong said the decision on the matter would be announced soon.

He said this in response to an allegation that the company director, Khoo Boo Soon, had proposed to build affordable homes on the 0.45ha site.

"It is just a proposal. The paper has not been submitted to any parties yet. We'll have a meeting and discuss the matter, to see what is suitable," he added.

In the working paper, Khoo said the houses would be sold for RM400 per sq ft. -- Bernama