Ian McIntyre

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Leading LED producer reaffirms investment commitments in Penang

Dialight Penang Sdn Bhd, which has invested up to RM29 million in Penang since 2012, has its sights set on remaining in the state

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Penang confident of surpassing last year’s manufacturing investment figures, says Jagdeep

Jagdeep said that as global hub for semiconductors, Penang despite its relatively small size, produces six percent of the global market in E & E.

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Indonesia among Penang’s top ten tourism contributors

In the first half of this year alone, 192,823 tourists from Indonesia, arrived on direct flights with the bulk believed to be coming in for medical - tourism.

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New Penang top cop wants to reduce crime, eradicate scams

He said one of his priorities was to tackle the growing number of scams which are causing great financial distress across the country.

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Stop exploiting upside down Jalur Gemilang incident for personal political mileage, says Penang CM

The 59-year-old owner of the premise, has since being detained by the police to facilitate investigations into allegations of disrespecting the national flag.

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Man arrested over upside-down Jalur Gemilang as police receive 16 reports nationwide

Flag incident during Merdeka month draws public backlash, calls for calm amid legal proceedings

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Expat couple in Penang fight to save home in pre-war neighbourhood

They are hoping the MBPP Appeals Board can listen to their plight and uphold their application to deny the planning permission.

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'Meniti Cakerawala' dance theatre odyssey set to fascinate Penangites

Meniti Cakerawala: The Science & Romance of the Cosmos is set to take Penangites to explore the cosmic experience and its connection to humanity on August 15.

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Time to diversify, not rely on sole trading partner, says Penang CM

Penang exports almost 45% of its semiconductor items to US and it has expanded to include pharmaceutical products, jewellery and some high tech components.

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Penang tourism: Constructive feedback and criticism welcome, says CM

Chow noted that the state always welcomes feedback, even if it is critical or uncomfortable, as it is necessary to listen and find solutions.

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Programmer loses more than RM2.3m in love scam involving man introduced by aunt

The 53-year-old woman is said to have first met the suspect who introduced himself as Perry Chen, supposedly a Singaporean living in Ottawa, Canada.

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Penang goes big on AI to drive the future

Chow said AI will be pivotal in enhancing digital education, streamlining public services and nurturing entrepreneurship under the state’s Penang2030 Vision