Ian McIntyre

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Austrian tech giant confident US tariffs will not be a threat

This is partially due to the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Various incentives available to private sector under VMY2026

The incentives are designed to spur travel trade members to organise and hold various activities to galvanise the industry

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More voices of dissatisfaction over proposed reclamation and recycling of Jelutong landfill

Former Jelutong MP Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun and former Batu Uban assemblyman Datuk Dr T. Jayabalan singled out concerns over the financial capacity and environment de...

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‘U.S. tariffs likely to ease as it hurts their economy but reduced version may remain’: Economist

Professor Datuk Dr Woo Wing Thye says the U.S. is unlikely to stain its current tariff policy and calls for a united ASEAN response and trade pact among countri...

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Muscular dystrophy no obstacle for determined Sarawakian to achieve his dreams

It is his desire to help others cope with mental adversities, hence his determination to become a psychologist.

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Public engagement over Jelutong sanitary landfill turns unruly

NGOs claimed that gas emission from recycling of the toxic landfill, can radiate up to 20km, sending a stench as far as George Town or Greenlane on the island.

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Penang in desperate need of second public hospital, says MP

The current public hospital in George Town, is overly congested and it is time for a second government hospital, said the Bayan Baru MP

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Penang looks to encourage greater water savings among consumers

It targets the domestic water per capital rate to be 250 litres per person daily compared to 261 litres, which PBAPP achieved last year.

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Penang’s campaign against plastic gaining momentum

State executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari said that there are signs that the campaign will succeed in stages,

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Minister: Strategic commercial crops can be grown overseas and reimported

The National Kenaf and Tobacco Board (LKTN)  should consider exploring such avenues to boost production and reduce operating costs.

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Hospitality industry concerned over rising number of hotel rooms in Penang

This follows the recent dismayed hotel occupancy rates in Penang during the Hari Raya Adil Fitri period

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Retired civil servant loses RM229k to ‘sweet talking’ Indonesian woman

The elaborate scheme began when an alleged Indonesian woman befriended the male victim by asking if he was a plumber after he received a call on his cell phone