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Former finance minister warns of possible ‘goods dumping’ following US tariffs

The ASEAN region is among the nations hit significantly by the US tariffs, especially Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Penang LRT: No issue if Gamuda withdraws from Segment 2 – says Penang CM

The second segment is from Macallum in George Town across the Penang Channel to the Penang Sentral area.

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Penang opens command centre in preparation for La Nina phenomenon

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said he has ordered the command centre to be reactivated with specific focus given to 53 hotspot locations throughout the state.

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Malaysian pianist clinches fifth spot at world-renowned Chopin competition in Poland

The 24-year old took fifth placing in Poland but made history by becoming the first Malaysian to qualify for the finals of the acclaimed competition.

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International blockchain organisation launches to drive digital currency literacy and innovation

IBO establishes a presence in Malaysia, aiming to promote blockchain education, support innovation across industries, and position the country as a regional hub...

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Penang-born pianist makes finals of world-renowned Chopin competition in Poland

Reportedly the "Olympics" of classical piano competition, Ong made the finals together with 10 others from all over the world.

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Penang to develop integrated cemetery site catering to all faiths

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the new approach will include facilities such as columbarium, crematoria, memorial gardens, and other supporting amenities

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Penang produced 433 women entrepreneurs in the past six years - CM

Chow envisioned that Penang would become a state who can cater and meet the aspirations of all women.

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Ex-journalist is new Penang DAP Wanita head

The Berapit assemblywoman takes over from state executive councillor Lim Siew Khim

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Former USM VC fights off robber, gets pistol-whipped

The victim required 15 stitches when he sought treatment at the Penang Hospital.

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No glut of housing projects in Penang, says state Exco

Sundarajoo claimed developers were struggling to sell high-end units while there is robust demand for affordable units below RM400,000

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Expat couple in Penang get temporary reprieve to save home

The couple Brit Louise Goss-Custard and her German partner Thomas Arnold Schmidt purchased their "dream" home around 2008