Ian McIntyre

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Penang to unveil two new landmarks

They are the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) and the mammoth 88,000 sq ft Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery shaped as a turtle.

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Clear weather offers local authorities in Penang a chance to ‘clean-up’

The worst affected areas were in Paya Terubong when a landslide damaged several vehicles and debris including tree trunks and rocks fell onto Jalan Tun Sardon

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Uncle Kentang leads rally to support teachers charged with caning students

Uncle Kentang led about 300 people, including unionists and other teachers to support the two educators

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Dentists urge government to waive additional six per cent SST

Malaysian dentists are competing with their counterparts in Thailand and Vietnam for medical tourism through oral and dental surgical/cosmetic services.

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MBPP takes several measures to help ease traffic flow in Penang

Lord Mayor and MBPP president Datuk A. Rajendran disclosed this at a full council meeting

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NGOs call for greater transparency, public engagement on DEFA

The agreement is a major regional trade agreement that aims to establish binding and enforceable digital rules among ASEAN member nations

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Penang to audit number of landslides which originated from private land

Despite efforts by both the two city councils and JKR, landslides continued to rock Penang over the past three days, causing a severe traffic congestion.

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Heavy rains, landslides, falling trees create chaos for Penangites

A landslide last night caused the major road artery of Jalan Tun Sardon to be closed, while traffic congestions were also reported throughout the state.

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Alumni, former students can offer mentorship, help instil discipline, says Penang CM

The CM said old boys and alumni should play a role in helping schools produce students of strong character and calibre.

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Malaysian classical pianist practiced several hours daily for competition

Ong's achievements are remarkable, as he didn't have a piano at home; he needed to go to his music teacher's place to practice

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Former finance minister warns of possible ‘goods dumping’ following US tariffs

The ASEAN region is among the nations hit significantly by the US tariffs, especially Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Penang LRT: No issue if Gamuda withdraws from Segment 2 – says Penang CM

The second segment is from Macallum in George Town across the Penang Channel to the Penang Sentral area.