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Penang urges minimal traffic disruption as LRT construction nears

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow calls for careful planning and integration as state prepares for RM10.5 billion Mutiara Light Rail Transit project

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Izzah pledges to ensure better protection for gig workers

She said she would work closely with Human Resources Minister Steven Sim towards this effort

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Hotels forced to increase room rates due to hikes in operation costs, says MAH

The minimum wage of RM1,700 is not applicable in Malaysian hotels.

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Mediation saved RM60 million in industrial disputes last year, says HR Minister

Steven Sim urges wider adoption of alternative dispute resolution to foster workplace harmony and cut legal costs

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Cooking oil being sold as prayer oil to devotees, claims association

Penang Hindu Association (PHA) president Datuk P. Murugiah said that the association was made privy to this matter by the devotees themselves.

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Racial provocation must not be disguised as free speech, youths state in report

Volunteers, backed by military veterans, call out Facebook post by Zaharuddin Muhammad for stoking racial fear and undermining national unity.

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Penang looks to boost value of its gastronomic scene

The event was to allow the online content creators to experience the next level of the state's gastronomic status.

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Minor victory for Karpal Singh Drive residents in Penang

Chow had acknowledged the meeting with the committee and pledged to seek a win-win outcome for all sides in the dispute.

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Need for greater promotion of sports among women, says Norza

Norza also touched on the importance of greater women participation and excellence in sports in this modern era.

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Steven Sim helps woman achieve dreams of becoming a doctor

Saundarya contacted his service centre last year, saying she urgently needs to pay nearly RM20,000 to take the final medical semester examination.

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Penang records RM6.7b investments for first quarter of 2025

The first quarter figure stemmed from 36 approved manufacturing projects, and it is expected to generate 4,577 new jobs in the skilled and semi-skilled workforc...

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Manage CLQs well or risk losing licence, Sim reminds employers

He said the ministry will not hesitate to revoke the operating licences of CLQ and Temporary Labour Quarters (TLQ) if operators fail to comply with certain prov...