Ian McIntyre

In the first half of this year alone, 192,823 tourists from Indonesia, arrived on direct flights with the bulk believed to be coming in for medical - tourism.

He said one of his priorities was to tackle the growing number of scams which are causing great financial distress across the country.

The 59-year-old owner of the premise, has since being detained by the police to facilitate investigations into allegations of disrespecting the national flag.

Flag incident during Merdeka month draws public backlash, calls for calm amid legal proceedings

They are hoping the MBPP Appeals Board can listen to their plight and uphold their application to deny the planning permission.

Meniti Cakerawala: The Science & Romance of the Cosmos is set to take Penangites to explore the cosmic experience and its connection to humanity on August 15.

Penang exports almost 45% of its semiconductor items to US and it has expanded to include pharmaceutical products, jewellery and some high tech components.

Chow noted that the state always welcomes feedback, even if it is critical or uncomfortable, as it is necessary to listen and find solutions.

The 53-year-old woman is said to have first met the suspect who introduced himself as Perry Chen, supposedly a Singaporean living in Ottawa, Canada.

Chow said AI will be pivotal in enhancing digital education, streamlining public services and nurturing entrepreneurship under the state’s Penang2030 Vision

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

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.