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Opposition appeals to Penang to reconsider plans to seal apartment units

The scheme allows the destitute to stay there for up to three years until they can earn enough to purchase the affordable housing provided by Penang.

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Jokowi to deliver keynote address at Peace Dialogue in Penang

Widodo, who is better known as Jokowi, is believed to be the first-ever Indonesian president to visit Penang since Malaysia's Independence.

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Penang authorities seal transit home units, occupants appeal for leniency

According to the state executive councillor Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo, who oversees the housing portfolio, some of the tenants have abused the process.

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Stroke patients losing crucial time before reaching hospitals, report finds

A new regional report has identified delays before patients reach stroke centres as one of the biggest weaknesses in Malaysia’s stroke care pathway.

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Moon may have formed within five hours of giant earth impact, scientists find

The Moon may have formed after a planet-sized body collided with the young Earth 4.5 billion years ago

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Break the silence on cervical cancer, urges specialist

Hospital Sungai Buloh obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr D. Devendran Davidas said cultural sensitivities were keeping some women away from routine checks and di...

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Social media curbs could drive renewed interest in offline play

Toys“R”Us Asia acting co-chief executive officer Johnny Mui said the restrictions could give families more reason to look for activities that do not involve scr...

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Beauty pageants a stage to bring different cultures, backgrounds together, says Penang Exco

The Penang government remained committed to positioning the state as a leading destination for international tourism and events.

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Runjian highlights AI, digital solutions at Singapore summit

Runjian was a Platinum Partner of the event, held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, where it presented its Token-as-a-Service (TaaS) model and a number of...

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Time to look beyond manufacturing and tourism sectors, says Penang CM

He said it was time for Penang's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to look beyond the state and Malaysia, and compete aggressively in regional and global mark...

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Merdeka Day celebrations in Melaka larger and more spectacular this year

Melaka’s state-level Merdeka celebrations had been taken to greater heights over the past two years under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yu...

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Overwhelming response for Penang’s reopened museum

The daily crowd averaged nearly 1,000 on weekdays, while weekends surged to as many as 3,750 in a single day, with the highest turnout recorded on Aug 9.

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Royal Caribbean expands Singapore cruise options with Voyager of the Seas

The cruise liner offers travellers itineraries across South-east Asia, Japan, South Korea, China, Australia and New Zealand