Penang's 'North Coast Paired Road': Progress without consent?

The ‘North Coast Paired Road’ promises to ease Penang’s traffic – but for the people who actually live along its path, the story feels very different.

Residents say they were never consulted. Many worry about hill cutting, landslides, and a future built entirely around cars.

This isn’t just a story about one road. It’s about how decisions are made – and whose voices get left behind.

Produced by: Doku-Andrew