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Status of Penang Exco to be decided next week, says CM

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that the discussions would centre on whether Fahmi can remain or take a leave of absence pending the closure of the case.

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Youngest Penang Exco charged with domestic abuse

Fahmi Zainol, the state’s youngest councillor, pleads not guilty to allegations amid ongoing political uncertainty

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With an ageing leadership, insiders see urgent need for PAS to groom successors

The health of PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, 78, remains questionable, while PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Hashim Jasin, 86, is now warded at the Penang...

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Once quiet town of Tambun, now poised to become major tourism player

Renowned for its rustic traditional Malay villages, the constituency has close to 300,000 residents

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Russia and Malaysia to continue advancing cooperation, says ambassador

Latypov noted that Malaysia has adopted an independent position on international issues and expressed confidence that mutually beneficial cooperation would cont...

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‘Give them some privacy’ – Penang CM says over alleged domestic violence involving state Exco

Chow said that in the latest update, both the executive councillor and his wife had lodged separate police reports, alleging abuse, but have since withdrawn the...

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RM3.8 allocated for maintenance, conservation of heritage landmarks in George Town

A mock cheque was presented to the Lord Mayor and Penang Island City Council president, Datuk A. Rajendran, yesterday.

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Penang: Revised LRT alignment to be made public to ensure transparency, accountability

MRT Corp said in a statement that the revised scheme will also provide approximately 1,000 additional parking bays at Penang Sentral.

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Will DAP also give up Penang CM post if grassroots call for it?

Although DAP will continue to support the Madani government of the day, the move is seen as unsettling, said a political commentator

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Penang’s Miao Hui celebration draws large multi-racial crowd

Thousands, including tourists, gathered at the heritage epicentre of Armenian Street to mark the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.

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DAP’s 'big brother' holds 85th birthday bash in Penang

Lim Kit Siang marked his birthday celebration with a private dinner among DAP comrades, corporate supporters and friends.

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Penang’s Esplanade seawall wins prestigious UNESCO heritage award for sustainable urban design

Rehabilitation project hailed for blending historic preservation with modern engineering, enhancing tourism and community access