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Various models considered before deciding on new minimum wage, says HR minister

Sim, who is also the Penang DAP chairman, said the ceiling rate can help improve worker productivity and alleviate the issue of living costs.

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Penang committed to complete all projects on schedule, says CM

Despite numerous challenges last year, Chow said the state government excelled in numerous areas

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More attention needed to curb transboundary plastic contamination, say NGOs

The NGOs are pushing for more regional initiatives and awareness to combat the extent of plastic pollution on the daily lives of citizens.

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Penang ranked safest city in Malaysia

Chow said that street crimes, including robberies and serious offences, have been under control in Penang.

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Crowds throng popular Penang Snake Temple for prayers

Visitors from across the country performed their morning prayers with their families yesterday to mark the start of the Lunar New Year.

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Large scale projects alone will not resolve Penang traffic woes, says transport engineer 

The state needs to secure better connectivity by improving public bus routes and begin limiting car entries now, he said.

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Chuping Kenaf Valley now among leading attractions in Perlis

In the past few years since it began growing and blooming with flowers in Chuping, it has attracted an encouraging number of domestic tourists.

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Are more roads and the LRT the best solutions to Penang’s traffic woes?

According to a Penang State Executive Councillor, there needs to be a fair combination of roads and the LRT.

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SXI Penang first to receive official tartan certification

This prestigious recognition highlights the school’s commitment towards celebrating cultural heritage and fostering a unique sense of identity 

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There must be sustainable policies for data centres, says SPAN

Such steps are crucial to ensure water resources are not drastically compromised 

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First dedicated cardiac and vascular hospital opens in Penang

The Northern Heart Hospital (NHH) represents a testament to Penang's elevation as a preferred medical tourism destination in the region.

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Kenaf fast becoming an alternative to sugarcane cultivation in Perlis

Many smallholders are now growing and cultivating kenaf, as both the main or supplementary crop,