Ian McIntyre

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There is an urgent need for the UN to reform, says PM

He stated that UN security and trade resolutions, one after the other, have been ignored by some nations.

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Mega development not right move for Langkawi, say locals

Many tend to overlook the fact that Langkawi is an Unesco-accredited global geo-park destination 

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Penang unveils reduced state budget for next year

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the budget is sufficient as it meets its targeted group of the working class struggling against global living cost hikes.

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Penang assembly observes a minute silence for deceased state leaders

The highlight of the state assembly would be the state fiscal Budget for next year, which would be tabled by the Chief Minister

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Impose strict ban on heavy vehicles during peak hours, says road safety expert

The expert said the authorities should impose city and town council area bans on large heavy vehicles from 7.30am to 9.30am and from 4.30pm to 6.30pm to allow s...

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Drop in number of marriages in the country mainly due to high cost, reveals DOSM

The number of marriages recorded in 2023 was 188,100, marking a decrease of 12.5 per cent as compared to 215,022 in 2022. 

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Residents in Juru protest against construction of living quarters for foreign workers

The residents said the foreigners may become a social nuisance while parents fear their children may be harassed while they go to and from schools near the CLQ.

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All public restrooms in Penang to be clean, attractive and aromatic from next year

Exco member says this is part of the state’s commitment to provide locals and foreign tourists with clean toilets and a community-friendly environment

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Penang born producer looking to collaborate with locals on next movie venture

It is a fervent wish for Rod to allow his production house - Rodman Pictures to collaborate with Penang-based producers.

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Former three-term Penang MCA assemblyman dies 

Penang MCA secretary Yeoh Chin Kah confirmed the demise of Lee Hack Teik - one of the party's beloved elected representatives.

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PDC - striving to meet demands of Penangites 

The Penang CM highlighted PDC’s pivotal role in developing industrial parks to attract and accommodate high-value investments.

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Lotus Malaysia opens new outlet in Penang

Lotus Penang will be the first retail space to be located outside of the Klang Valley in 28 years of presence in Malaysia.