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Need for better safety standards in Langkawi, say tourism players

Langkawi Businesses Association deputy president Datuk Issac Alexander said the safety of tourists should always be of paramount importance.

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Penang to host two-day Green Summit on Oct 31

To push ahead with its green agenda, the state will host the Green Summit scheduled for October 31 and November 1 this year.

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Bukit Bendera MP joins calls for tougher legislation to stop tiger killings

She said the Malayan tiger is not just a symbol or a national treasure and with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild, it stands on the verge of extinction.

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Langkawi: Tourism industry players deny poor arrivals during Malaysia Day holidays

They claim hotels recorded a brisk occupancy rate and ferry operations reported almost full trips throughout the holidays.

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Penang expands boundaries of 10 existing towns, 25 new ones created

Chow said this amendment is important to increase the efficiency of district administration and state development by 2030

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Penang secures position as regional tuna hub with landmark port agreement

MoA signing between Asia Ocean Resources and Penang Port marks strategic leap for Malaysia’s blue economy

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All short-stay rentals may soon be licenced, required to pay taxes

Among the grouses raised by MAH are the safety and security of guests at such stays, especially over fire code safety regulations.

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Penang tops the list as best street food destination in Asia

Katie Lockhart from Timeout said “When asked to choose one place to eat street food for the rest of my life, it’s Georgetown, Penang – hands down.

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More inter-faith dialogues, peace initiatives needed, says Penang CM

Chow said many use social media to spread hate and incite the people and such dialogues were essential to counter these activities.

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BM Hospital gets gold award for most sustainable hospital in Asia

As Malaysia is aspiring to improve in its healthcare services, Dr Dzulkefly said that it is also paramount that it cares for the surrounding environment.

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Pak Lah to be honoured during Malaysia Day celebrations in Penang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would grace the celebrations together with Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ramli Ngah Talib and Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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Penang ADUN blasts activist over alleged misinformation

Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo Sze Zeng said Lim's objections are not just repetitive, but also riddled with misinformation which is misleading.