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CM Chow pushes for Special Financial Zone in RMK-13 to drive investments
CHIEF Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called for the proposed Special Financial Zone (SFZ) to be included in the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK-13), the nation’s strategic development blueprint set...
THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has launched a new recycling centre in the Macallum neighbourhood to promote environmental sustainability and improve waste management. MBPP mayor Datuk A....
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Penang’s creative economy: fuelling innovation, culture, and growth
PENANG is embracing the power of the creative economy as a vital force for innovation, cultural expression, and sustainable development. According to state Tourism and Creative Economy Committee...
THE adage “out of adversity comes opportunity” rings true for the Food Safety and Quality Division of the Penang State Health Department during the Covid-19 pandemic. Faced with restrictions...
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Silicon Island’s LRT depot land set for completion by late 2025
THE depot land for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line, located on Silicon Island, is on schedule to be completed and handed over to the project developer...
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Penang Chingay Parade 2024 to feature kebaya beauties and Northern Lions
THE Penang Chingay Parade 2024, scheduled for Dec 28 (Saturday) from 6pm to 11pm, will showcase 42 teams participating in the iconic procession. The parade will start from...
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PDC and SkyWorld ink deal to build largest affordable housing project in Penang
PENANG’S affordable housing scheme received a significant boost today with the announcement of the nation’s largest housing development targeted at the B40 and M40 income groups. The project,...
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Key leaders unveil framework to unlock Malaysia’s smart manufacturing potential
KEY industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders convened in Penang for Unlocking Smart Manufacturing Potential, an event dedicated to advancing collaboration, innovation, and competitiveness in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector. Organised...