Ian McIntyre

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Penang urged to use its  robust manufacturing sector to entice new industries 

The synergetic spillover effect from the manufacturing industry to related sectors, such as the digital economy, services, and financial sectors, will propel Pe...

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Urimai comes to Dr M’s defence over Batu Puteh issue

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had earlier labelled the findings of the RCI on Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge as unveiling “treachery” against the country.

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PM calls on public universities to reduce bureaucracy

Anwar said that a reduction in the process to offer new academic studies in areas of constantly evolving technology is needed to meet the country's aspirations.

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PM: Country needs to strengthen role in the IC ecosystem

Anwar said this after launching a strategic project aimed at driving Penang's reputation as a regional hub for digitalisation for the coming years.

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Applications from Indian Muslims for Bumiputera status will be assessed individually

The Prime Minister said he would instruct the Home Ministry to investigate the community's grouses, but it is best to treat such applications on an individual b...

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Veteran unionist determined to ‘clear his name’ after MACC questioning

Datuk M. Ramachandran was grilled over his role in the purchase of the "Golden Chariot" which was used in the Thaipusam celebrations over the past few years.

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167 road fatalities in Penang for first five months this year, mostly involving motorcyclists

A Penang Exco member described the accidents as a ‘pandemic’ due to the alarming statistics, emphasising the urgent need for increased public awareness.

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Ramasamy: Why a travel ban when MACC neither charged nor questioned me?

The travel ban is believed to be related to a forensic audit which the present PHEB chairman RSN Rayer submitted to MACC. 

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Former Penang DCM Ramasamy barred from leaving the country

The Urimai president was supposed to travel to Banda Aceh, Indonesia, for an event in his honour

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SAM: Fight for a plastic-free world continues

Sahabat Alam Malaysia said over 85 governments support the reduction of plastic production and the regulation of chemicals of concern 

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Penang team’s 21-hour delay left them mentally exhausted, says manager

Jeffrey Chew Gim Eam is angry and upset with Batik Air Malaysia for causing the delay which may have affected the team's preparations 

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‘Giant’ in Penang Eurasian community dies

Academician and local historian Datuk Dr Anthony Sibert died at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital early yesterday.