Ian McIntyre

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Penang quit rent issues: Not all complainants were transparent, says CM

In one case, Chow said that the disputed amount was the quit rent in 1994, which was RM12, and after revision by the state land and mines department, the rate f...

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PPC closely monitoring global shipping conditions amidst escalating tensions in Middle East

PPC recently met with the North Malaysia Shipping Agents Association (NMSAA) to discuss the potential impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on internationa...

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Guan Eng outlines two possibilities to help Malaysia navigate economic challenges

Firstly, the DAP adviser asked if Malaysia can reclaim its share of the USD$ 166 billion in export tariffs collected illegally by the US government since 2025.

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Rapid Penang to launch awareness campaign to encourage greater use of its services

The campaign is aimed at improving ridership, while also underlining the importance of public transport

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Highway braces for Hari Raya Aidilfitri traffic surge, authorities urge digital travel planning

Highway operators and authorities call on motorists to embrace digital tools, plan ahead, and prioritise safety amid anticipated congestion

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Guan Eng adamant for overhaul of Penang quit rent system amid controversial hike

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng repeatedly demands for an urgent review of the state’s quit rent increase, citing excessive rates

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Steven Sim calls for strong collaboration between e-commerce firms and cooperatives

Sim said that there are now 60 cooperatives that have allowed e-commerce distributors or logistic providers to use their centres or grocery marts as self-collec...

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Penang quit rent increase: Chow vs Lim debate continues

Chow has defended the move as the last revision was done some three decades ago, and it is a flexible payment scheme with grounds to appeal or settle via instal...

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Next Penang CM: Stop the guessing game and focus on your work – Anthony Loke

The transport minister singled out deputy secretary-general Steven Sim Chee Keong, saying the Penang DAP chairman should stop name-dropping

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Penang CM: PDC to study EIA rejection for Jelutong landfill rehabilitation, reclamation project

Chow's DAP comrade Jelutong Member of Parliament RSN Rayer is also supporting the current project design to be scrapped.

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Penang sees largest drug haul as police seize RM2.73 million worth of drugs in major raids

Investigations show the suspect, who tested negative for drugs and has prior drug-related convictions, was acting as a “middleman” for a syndicate

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Penang: DOE rejects EIA report to reconfigure Jelutong landfill

The department’s EIA portal, which provides updates to EIA applications, had apparently classified the project as “not approved”.