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Penang heritage enclave comes alive with vibrant cultural shows

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow joined more than 20,000 visitors in the heart of George Town’s heritage enclave to mark the occasion.

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Former MP calls for clarification over imposition of 25% tariff by US

Charles Santiago, who is also an economist, said the minister needs to explain how Malaysia is coping with the onslaught of trade wars

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Penang to request delay in implementing new water tariffs, says CM

Chow said he plans to request a delay to the proposed water tariff hike currently being reviewed by the cabinet.

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US tariffs likely to result in price war among exporters, say economists

Malaysian exporters with profit margins of between 10 and 15% may face difficulties to export to the US with the 25% tariff.

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Dead animals at Penang Hill believed to be poisoned

Some quarters believe that the animals could have been poisoned or attacked by a growing number of strays in the vicinity.

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Veteran artist accuses corporate sector of ‘bullying’ youth artists

Ernest Zacharevic is combining satire and art to draw attention to creative exploitation in South East Asia.

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Guan Eng urges MOF to suspend SST on construction sales, commercial property rentals

Lim hopes the ministry can suspend the six percent SST on property contractors, who record more than RM1.5 million in annual sales.

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Steven Sim ready to face PAS leader’s son-in-law in court over alleged racism dispute

Human Resources Minister unfazed by RM1.5 million defamation threat after criticising controversial post on army officer’s promotion

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Steven Sim helps provide better home for family in need

Sim directed a contractor hired to renovate the home to speed up the repairs and he also settled some overdue payments for the family.

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Batu Kawan to be major economic contributor, says Penang CM

The population base is now around 250,000 and primed for a bright future as what the state had earlier envisioned.

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Penang marks another milestone in Malaysia’s integrated circuit (IC) design scene

Both projects underscore the state’s growing role in driving “Made by Malaysians” innovation in the semiconductor sector.

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Ghee Hiang set to produce sesame oil as health supplement

The collaboration with the academia is a step in reinforcing the brand's need for safety and quality.