Ian McIntyre

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DAP marks 60th anniversary amid debate over role within unity government

Party reflects on legacy and future direction as leaders weigh balance between governance and advocacy

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Penang: Jalan Tanjung Tokong Lama renamed Jalan Shaik Ibrahim in recognition of ex-Pemenang president

Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said this is after requests from residents to rename the road in appreciation...

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Penang quit rent issue: Chow needs to see it from the grassroots perspective – Guan Eng

Lim said that the steep increase was also not part of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) manifesto 2023, and makes the coalition vulnerable to criticism.

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Up to 23,000 public responses received over Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit project

With roadworks being carried out along the LRT route on the island now, 23,000 people have posted comments and recommendations at the special booths for public...

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Penang quit rent issues: Not all complainants were transparent, says CM

In one case, Chow said that the disputed amount was the quit rent in 1994, which was RM12, and after revision by the state land and mines department, the rate f...

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PPC closely monitoring global shipping conditions amidst escalating tensions in Middle East

PPC recently met with the North Malaysia Shipping Agents Association (NMSAA) to discuss the potential impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on internationa...

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Guan Eng outlines two possibilities to help Malaysia navigate economic challenges

Firstly, the DAP adviser asked if Malaysia can reclaim its share of the USD$ 166 billion in export tariffs collected illegally by the US government since 2025.

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Rapid Penang to launch awareness campaign to encourage greater use of its services

The campaign is aimed at improving ridership, while also underlining the importance of public transport

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Highway braces for Hari Raya Aidilfitri traffic surge, authorities urge digital travel planning

Highway operators and authorities call on motorists to embrace digital tools, plan ahead, and prioritise safety amid anticipated congestion

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Guan Eng adamant for overhaul of Penang quit rent system amid controversial hike

Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng repeatedly demands for an urgent review of the state’s quit rent increase, citing excessive rates

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Steven Sim calls for strong collaboration between e-commerce firms and cooperatives

Sim said that there are now 60 cooperatives that have allowed e-commerce distributors or logistic providers to use their centres or grocery marts as self-collec...

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Penang quit rent increase: Chow vs Lim debate continues

Chow has defended the move as the last revision was done some three decades ago, and it is a flexible payment scheme with grounds to appeal or settle via instal...