Ian McIntyre

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US-based AI-solutions provider reinvests RM60m in Penang

The manufacturer now has a presence in both the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and the Prai Free Industrial Zone.

5mth

Protest held over proposed road name change in Penang

They also called for former chief minister Lim Guan Eng to return to Melaka to contest in the next general election after blaming him for causing disharmony ove...

5mth

Penang streamlines quit rent for schools in the state

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that there is a nominal quit rent of RM50 for schools located on land under the Federal Land Commissioner's ownership.

6mth

No decision on suggestion to change road name in Penang, says CM

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state exco for infrastructure Zairil Khir Johari told a press conference that the committee on road names have deliberated, but...

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Historic temple only wants short stretch named Jalan Tokong Naga

Temple secretary Ng Choong Seong clarified that the temple committee did not want the entire Jalan Pantai Bersih to be renamed as Jalan Tokong Naga.

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Syntiant opens new manufacturing and R&D campus in Penang

The expansion of Syntiant Corp from its base in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone to mainland Prai is a confidence booster to Penang as a preferred location...

6mth

Bagan MP shares sweeping measures with PM to boost Malaysia’s economy

Lim Guan Eng submits a personal memorandum to Prime Minister and current Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, urging policy reforms to enhance domestic co...

6mth

PAS urged to address governance failures in Perils before promising national leadership

Parti Amanah Nasional warns that PAS cannot credibly claim it can “save the country” when it has recently lost control of the small northern state of Perlis

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Hotels urged to ensure best industry practices for VMY2026, says minister

Minister urges hoteliers to prioritise service excellence and operational consistency ahead of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign

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MP, senior lawyer condemn use of Sedition Act on former journo

Rayer, a senior lawyer, said that Tan should be released after his statement is recorded, and the use of the seditious legislation is unnecessary.

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Unesco World Heritage Site in George Town to undergo facelift to become pedestrian-friendly

This year is poised to be declared as the year of "development" for the island state, starting with one of Penang’s oldest roads - Jalan Pantai, formerly known...

6mth

DAP calls on AGC to reconsider review of ruling on PAA

Gobind urged Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to support the spirit of reforms by amending Section 9(5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act, rather than reviewing the Feder...