(The Star, October 11, 2008)

THE Penang branch of the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association Malaysia(Rehda) will continue to support the Penang Free WiFi project unless there is conclusive evidence that the wireless network poses a health hazard to the public.

Its association chairman Datuk Jerry Chan said Penangites stood to benefit greatly from the wireless network which is made available to them at no cost.

“Many advanced cities in the world are or are in the midst of being equipped with WiFi service.

 “Moreover, hotspots are al-ready widely implemented in hotels, offices and other entertainment centres,” he said in a press statement in George Town yesterday.

Chan said the wireless network offers added convenience for business and the public at large. more>