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Penang to unveil luxury dining cruise next year

The 61.58-metre vessel will offer fine dining, entertainment and sightseeing along the Straits of Malacca with plans to make Penang its home port.

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Langkawi working towards becoming a zero-waste destination

There are no 100% zero waste islands in the region (ASEAN) but several islands are making significant progress through community-led initiatives and sustainable...

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Penang to mark 40th anniversary of iconic Komtar skyscraper

Despite losing its commercial appeal to some extent, the 62nd tallest building remains a landmark for its standing as the seat of the state government.

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Tourism sector sounds alarm over pollution fears after toddler dies from box jellyfish sting

Death of two-year-old visitor reignites scrutiny of coastal degradation, suspected wastewater leaks and rising jellyfish incidents along the island’s most popul...

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Penangites told to brace for more traffic congestions next year

From new highways to the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT), road users need to cope and be more patience with the anticipated congestion

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Former Penang CM warns of sluggish growth next year due to US tariffs

For this year, Lim said that Penang needs to be praised as the state's GDP forecast is a 5.4% growth compared to the national average growth of 4.8%.

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Penang should stop funding for football, says government backbencher

Goh Choon Aik (Bukit Tambun - PH) said that the state allocates RM8 million annually to the Penang Football Club (PFC), which is currently in 10th spot in the M...

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Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery opens in new Penang township

The Penang CM said the new gallery strengthens Penang’s position as a creative and cultural centre.

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Kedah seeks higher federal lease payments, not Penang’s return, says PAS

PAS insists Kedah is not attempting to reclaim Penang but merely asserting its historical right to higher federal lease royalties

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Prudent money management key to safeguard against economic pressures, risks

If society can cut losses from financial risks including scams, it would help the country muster a stronger economic growth, Chow says

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Sanusi creating rift among neighbours, says Ramkarpal

Sanusi is not just sparking a legal wrangle, but has the potential of creating animosity among neighbours.

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Penang to continue lobbying for PIFC, says CM

PIFC will remain as a long-term target of the state although the original proposal has yet to sit well with the Finance Ministry.