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Penang: Chow agrees to stop open bickering; To submit report on quit rent issue

Chow said he plans to submit a report on the progress of the quit rent hike to Loke to explain his side of the public spat with his predecessor, Lim.

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Fire at Pulau Burung landfill swiftly contained after 12-hour operation amid heat concerns

Authorities in Penang attribute recurring fires at the Pulau Burung Landfill to extreme heat and humidity, as firefighters extinguish latest blaze without casua...

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Lim agrees to halt public dispute with Chow over Penang quit rent row

Guan Eng pledges to cease public criticism of the Chief Minister following party directive

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Stop the public bickering: Loke tells Chow and Guan Eng

Lim, as a former secretary-general of DAP and former Chief Minister of Penang, should fully appreciate the importance of party discipline, stressed Loke.

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Penang quit rent issue: Guan Eng claims landowner wanted to jump off bridge over steep hike

Quit rent for a village home in Kampung Sekolah, Juru, went from RM12 to RM34,118 and a landowner, Mohd Mustafa, exclaimed that he felt pressured until he wante...

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New Penang Exco introduces policy adjustments to ensure better services

The restructure, which is sanctioned by the state, is aimed at boosting the trade ecosystem in line with the Penang 2030 vision

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Chow welcomes criticism as DAP marks 60 years and reaffirms democratic principles

Penang Chief Minister says openness to scrutiny is central to governance as the party reflects on its legacy and future direction within the unity government

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Penang CM: No major grievances on quit rent rates to date

It is believed that the main grievances over the quit rent, which was allegedly hiked between 10% to 500%, hailed from the commercial and industrial segments.

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DAP marks 60th anniversary amid debate over role within unity government

Party reflects on legacy and future direction as leaders weigh balance between governance and advocacy

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Penang: Jalan Tanjung Tokong Lama renamed Jalan Shaik Ibrahim in recognition of ex-Pemenang president

Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said this is after requests from residents to rename the road in appreciation...

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Penang quit rent issue: Chow needs to see it from the grassroots perspective – Guan Eng

Lim said that the steep increase was also not part of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) manifesto 2023, and makes the coalition vulnerable to criticism.

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Up to 23,000 public responses received over Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit project

With roadworks being carried out along the LRT route on the island now, 23,000 people have posted comments and recommendations at the special booths for public...