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Penang’s finances on track after five years of budget deficits, says CM

Chow Kon Yeow said last year's fiscal budget, saw a deficit of about RM33 million.

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MMA vows to remain impartial as it advocates for better benefits amid rising costs

President Kalvinder Singh reaffirms the association’s commitment to addressing pressing concerns of medical professionals at 65th anniversary celebration

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Ipoh: The Haven granted stay of execution; business as usual

Counsels for the defendants  Rabinder Singh and Surindar Singh said they had applied for the stay and the court granted it on September 9.

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Debates can help shape critical thinking, effective communication skills, says Penang CM

He hopes that more debates can be organised throughout the country, especially at school levels.

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Penang launches new river cruise as added tourist attraction

The river is home to reptiles such as forest lizards, mangrove snakes, pit vipers, and the rare dog-faced water snake

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Timely for ASEAN to assert its role for global peace, says former MP

Yusmadi Yusoff says that ASEAN now can play that role as an initiator of global dialogues.

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Penang: Buses don’t fly, but neither does the LRT, says economist

For a small population, the Penang government has allegedly chosen mega infrastructure like LRTs that exceed the needs of its population.

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Earthworks for Penang’s northern coastal paired road to begin next year, says state Exco

For decades, the single-carriageway route from George Town to Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang has struggled with overwhelming traffic

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Penang CM calls on state to be ready for polls; may participate in federal election

The current state administration under the unity Government has only completed over two years of its five-year term.

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Veteran journalist seeks answers after uncle killed in Penang road accident

Edmund Lee turns to public for information following fatal motorcycle collision involving elderly driver

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Chinatowns urged to evolve into global platforms for cultural and technological exchange

Commonwealth of World Chinatowns conference in Penang highlights potential of diaspora hubs beyond heritage preservation

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DCM calls on students to continue employment in Penang upon graduation

Jagdeep said Penang is growing and developing despite the global economic headwinds and uncertainties