Ian McIntyre

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Penang looking to diversify economic activities to new-age areas

The Chief Minister said Penang wants to be a thriving hub for diverse industries.

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What more must the authorities do to combat online scams?

Gerakan man suggests making it harder to obtain mobile numbers, urges fed, state govts to upgrade cybersecurity.

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Conservation or tourism? Heritage managers strike balance in protecting world’s precious sites

Challenge of maintaining Unesco heritage sites heightened due to effects of climate change

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Cloud seeding fails to generate rainfall over Penang, consumers appealed to conserve water

Concerns rise as effective water capacity of Ayer Itam Dam recorded at a low 37 percent.

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Confusion reigns in hotel industry as SST hike comes kicking in today

Operators uncertain about where the increase is applicable, and don’t want to overcharge or undercharge

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Annapuranee’s son to appeal court decision, determined to find out what happened to her

High court ruled on technical grounds that Greg Jenkins did not have have legal right to file lawsuit

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Consider appointing Nurul Izzah to strategic role, former PKR leader tells Penang

Former Permatang Pauh MP is young, has drive and determination to contribute effectively, says latter.

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Journalism industry loses two more veterans

Pendang-born Rozai started as a Utusan journalist while Melaka-born Noor Adzman served as the NST bureau chief in Penang and Kedah.

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Hard to execute reforms without strong political base, says former PKR MP

PM is reforming country, but it cannot be done overnight, nor within months, says Yusmadi Yusoff.

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Langkawi’s crestfallen tourism players invite Tiong over to help restore lustre

As arrivals decline, government and private sector urged to work together to rejuvenate sector

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State govt can do more to save Penang House of Music, says former MP

Jeff Ooi suggests placing it under govt-linked agency or continuing to subsidise its operating costs.

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Don’t manipulate protests against foreign worker quarters: Penang PKR leader

Party prefers not to use protests to voice opposition to proposal, says Datuk Muhammed Bakhtiar Wan Chik.