Ian McIntyre

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Penang CM: Critical levels at Sungai Muda cause for concern

This comes as the northern region faces record humidity levels, complicated by a drought despite intermittent rainfalls over the last two days.

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Penang: Over 50,000 visitors expected to throng weekend MATTA travel fair

Wong sees the fair at the newly opened Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) as a stimulus to arrest the temporary drop in inbound tourism due to the Irani...

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Prominent historian Datuk Dr Shahrom Ahmat from Penang dies

Shahrom was also active in the Penang civil society, where he lent his voice to many heritage and historical narratives of his adopted state of Penang.

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Penang rules out immediate work-from-home policy for state civil servants - CM (UPDATED)

State government cites operational readiness and service delivery needs, while keeping policy under review amid federal move to introduce flexible working arran...

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Russia showcases expanding drone and defence capabilities at DSA 2026

Moscow highlights unmanned systems, fighter aircraft and cyber solutions as it seeks deeper military-technical cooperation with Malaysia and regional partners

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Penang poised to gain as Middle East conflict redirects global business events

State targets surge in conferences and exhibitions as organisers shift away from affected regions, boosting tourism and economic impact

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'State assembly not postponed because we are afraid of PAS' – Perlis MB

The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) leader said the postponement was to ensure the administration was polished to answer the various queries and issues...

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Penang’s semiconductor strength expected to cushion geopolitical shocks, economist says

State’s economy is supported by strong semiconductor demand and services growth, though risks to logistics and costs persist

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Lim Kit Siang urges DAP to accelerate reforms, warns against “Dead Refroms” narrative

DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang calls for renewed urgency in the party’s reform agenda, warning that delays could undermine public confidence in the unity government

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Dr Dzulkifli calls for human-centred education and stronger academia-community links

Dr Dzulkifli Abdul Razak urges universities to prioritise humanity, compassion and real-world engagement over rigid systems and profit-driven goals

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RTD to launch ‘P‑P’ special plate series for 80th anniversary

Aedy Fadly said the exclusive series marks the eight decades of the agency's role in shaping and enforcing the national transport system.

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Penang CM: No one political party is the undisputed champion

In the last 10 years, he said, Penang has made great strides in the international semiconductor field by building on its existing foundation and keeping up with...