Ian McIntyre

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Stability and national economic growth should be prioritised – former MP

Mohd Yusmadi Yusoff made this observation after reports indicated that BN may enter into a partnership with Perikatan Nasional (PN) for the Negeri Sembilan stat...

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Penang: Greater efforts needed to record historical events, says nonagenarian

Despite Penang's standing as a small island off the Straits of Malacca, it has punched above its weight since it began as a trading outpost in 1786

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Penang: Eurasian association mourns sudden loss of its president

During his term, Pedley united the Eurasians from all walks of life through events like Easter and Merdeka gatherings, New Year's Eve dinner and dances.

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‘No problems here. We are still united and strong’ – Penang CM

Chow said the relationship between the parties in the Unity Government in Penang has been running smoothly without any issues affecting the administration of th...

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Penang: Sandbags as temporary measure to curb erosion at Batu Ferringhi

The Tanjung Bungah assemblyman said the sandbags would be installed along some 40 metres identified as areas most severely affected by erosion.

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Koh Tsu Koon – a former Penang CM who still serves the rakyat

What amazes people is that Dr Koh, an American-educated academic, comes to meet them driving by himself a Perodua Kancil - an old model.

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New Malaysia-Thailand border crossing: Businesses will not be affected, says tourism authority

A Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) spokesperson clarified that the old crossing remains open for now, while the new one is just metres away.

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Penang: CM defends allocations after claims from Kedah MB that it is just a ‘small state’

In the first quarter of this year, Penang secured RM4.9 billion in approved manufacturing investments, with 70% (RM3.4 billion) coming from foreign direct inves...

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Malaysia-Thailand open historic border crossing to deepen trade, regional integration

Anwar Ibrahim and Anutin Charnvirakul officially inaugurated the new Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao border crossing, ushering in a new era of cross-border connectivity

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Banks need to do more to help counter rising costs of living – Guan Eng

Lim said that the banking sector needs to play a larger role by increasing liquidity to underwrite the growth of the small and medium enterprises

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Four premier hotels in Penang to be restored, open doors soon

1926 Heritage Hotel general manager Angelina Lazuaridi said that the upgrading was done for RM30 million to turn the property into a landmark for Burmah Road.

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State policies have not benefitted Johoreans, forcing many to seek employment in Singapore, says Guan Eng

Many voters informed that economic progress has priced out property rentals, consumption of food and beverage especially in southern Johor.