Ian McIntyre

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Penang DAP branch urges Anthony Loke to contest in state amid growing internal tensions

Calls made as concerns intensify over factional divisions and leadership instability within the state chapter

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Russian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur holds special May Day remembrance

Russian Ambassador to Malaysia, Naiyi Latypov, was overjoyed, citing that this is the first time His Majesty, the King, was in Russia to witness the proceedings...

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Penang’s Karpal Singh Drive residents to hold another protest

The group wants the state to discard the proposed reclamation of the landfill and to find other ways to rehabilitate the landfill, which was closed down a decad...

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Wealth tax push sparks fear of capital flight amid cost-of-living crisis

A proposal to impose a two per cent wealth tax on Malaysia’s richest citizens has triggered an increasingly polarised debate, with supporters arguing it could e...

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DOE rejects EIA for Jelutong landfill development - again

The Department of Environment (DOE) has rejected the fifth application by the contractor to redevelop the prime land, including reclaiming part of the parcel to...

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Marriott International seals deal to operate the Bertam Resort in Kepala Batas

The hotel will now be rebranded as "The Bertam, Penang," a Tribute Portfolio hotel, in partnership with Maritime Waterfront Suites Sdn Bhd, its owner.

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Penang CM: New developments key to stimulating state economy

Spanning 760 acres, this township development aligns closely with the aspirations of the Penang2030 vision.

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‘Prove your loyalty to the national unity government’ – Guan Eng tells UMNO

"Stop becoming a traitor from within. Come back to the centre and support our Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar and the unity government in the next general election...

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Strong turnout for ‘A Year to Love’ stage play in Penang

The culture and performing arts scene was badly hit during the pandemic, not for the lack of audience interest but sponsors, preferring to fund more needy areas...

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Penang adopts satellite tech to identify rotting trees

The council is now employing tech from its one-stop monitoring centre called "Smart Sight Trees" to monitor 12,531 trees throughout the city.

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Guan Eng urges PM to hasten reforms of punitive legislation

There is no reason why Anwar can oppose SOSMA while in the opposition, but not when he is in power in government, stated Lim.

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Fashion icon, venture capitalist come together to unlock value of creative arts and fashion industries

Datuk Nancy Yeoh expects a thriving fashion scene to create multiplier effects on the micro economy for entrepreneurs and artistes as well as artists, designers...