Land rape in southern mainland Penang

I had meant to write something about this on Sunday but simply didn't have the time. You'll see these open examples (not that you can keep them closed or hushed up) of hill rape and land rape as you drive across the Penang Bridge.

This first example (below) has been around for ages but lately, I see that the clearance has been intensified and more of the hill has been chipped away.


This second picture (below) is relatively new but through time, the bare soil has been exposed more and more. You can even see the tractor and other equipment. What does it mean? The situation was bad at the beginning of the year but it's getting worse.


And finally, the third picture (below). It's too far away to have a good view but clearly, something is brewing on Pulau Aman. In any case, land is being cleared. Where are all our environmentalists when you need them??