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Penang CM: Over 90 per cent of pledges in manifesto accomplished

This shows that Penang is serious about fulfilling its commitments to the people, and does not take the mandate lightly, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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Stop washing dirty linen in public, veteran DAP leader tells Guan Eng, Chow

Phee said every political party must eventually renew itself and give space for the next generation to grow, gain experience and carry greater responsibilities...

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Penang assembly ends, rising living costs remain a major question mark

For each consecutive day of the sitting, a common issue debated and argued was the living costs, which have worsened with the ongoing Middle East conflict.

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Chow - Lim rift may cause Penang some seats, caution party insiders

With a general election on the horizon, they said that DAP, the lead party here, needs to work "overtime" to soothe the rift that has been manifesting itself th...

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Penang Opposition leader hospitalised after blood pressure spike during assembly sitting

Fauzi, the state PAS commissioner and Sungai Dua assemblyman, was his usual jovial self when he felt unwell and sought treatment with medical staff at the legis...

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Penang records promising tourist arrivals despite Middle East crisis

The overall movement of passengers at the airport exceeded 2.19 million in the first quarter of this year, compared to 1.99 million over the same period last ye...

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Penang records lower inflation rate despite Middle East crisis

State executive councillor Goh Choon Aik (Bukit Tambun-PH) said that from a statistical perspective, Penang’s inflation rate for 2025 declined to 1.2% compared...

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BM MP Steven Sim presents cash awards to SPM top scorers

The award ceremony was held at SMJK Jit Sin, where the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister pointed out how a small district has become a top prod...

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Penang: Residents want inquiry into disused Jelutong landfill rehabilitation, coastal reclamation project

The project comes under a joint development agreement between the state government, the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and the appointed main contractor -...

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Penang on track to ensure the best for the aged

State executive councillor in charge of welfare, Lim Siew Khim Lim (Sungai Pinang - PH), said the progress was measured based on the framework spelt out by the...

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Penang to accelerate transition into regional green industry powerhouse

Penang should focus on recycling, e-waste management and waste-to-energy solutions in order to strengthen its industrial competitiveness and attract future inve...

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No compromise on cleanliness at all levels, stresses Penang Exco

State executive councillor in charge of health, Daniel Gooi Zi Sen, said this is a clear message that the state will not compromise on cleanliness, regardless o...