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RMN to host ASEAN navies city parade in Penang

The ships would be anchored offshore from the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal on the island.

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Penang CM: Trade uncertainty to continue following Trump's ‘100% chip tariffs’ 

Previously, there were reports that the US has no interim plans to impose tariffs on the industry, which forms the bulk of Penang's manufacturing sector.

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Penang cable car project may extend to gurney bay, says CM

State directs concessionaire Hartasuma to conduct feasibility study for 2.5km line from Botanical Gardens to coast as tourism ambitions grow

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Penang hails allocation to widen Jalan Teluk Kumbar

State Exco Zairil Khir Johari, who oversees infrastructure, revealed that the federal road coded FT006, is a crucial traffic dispersal road.

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Chopin prodigy Vincent Ong returns ahead of prestigious piano competition

Penang-born pianist hailed as potential winner of upcoming Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw; performance at architect’s residence hailed as ‘bri...

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BWF president to attend PBA’s centennial celebration in November

Patama is the second woman to lead the BWF, following China’s Lu Shengrong who served from 1993 to 2001.

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Former Senator kicks off online campaign for Anwar to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize

His motivation stems from the immediate ceasefire reached last week between Thailand and Cambodia in a deal brokered by Anwar with support from the US

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Nation urged to strengthen cybersecurity ahead of CAFTA 3.0 rollout

Ong Tee Keat warns of cybercrime threat as ASEAN eyes digital trade growth under China-ASEAN pact

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Exporters urged to adapt as Malaysia braces for 19% US tariff rate

Academic calls for private sector-led mitigation strategy as businesses face pricing pressures in American market

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US tariffs can be lowered further over time, says Penang CM

The import tariff was reduced successfully by Malaysia from a high of 25% to 19% and it will come into effect on August 7.

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PD, Batam top destinations for Malaysians during long Malaysia Day break

Domestic accommodation searches rose by +245%, while international accommodation by +117% since Sept 15 was announced a holiday

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Penang charts path to climate resilience while delaying water tariff hike

Penang unveils Malaysia’s first state-level Resilience Strategy to futureproof against climate and economic shocks, while deferring water tariff increases to ea...