The Penang housing committee has strongly refuted claims that it has neglected the people's housing scheme in Rifle Range or Padang Tembak, which its opponents say are lacking in terms of safety and cleanliness.

This was in reference to Penang Gerakan who has urged the state government to look into the safety and cleanliness aspects of the people’s housing project in Rifle Range rather than merely beautifying it.

The Star quoted Kebun Bunga Gerakan coordinator Ooi Zhi Yi as saying the sewerage and water piping replacement project at the flats were carried out three years ago and the project in Block A has yet to be completed...