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Reintroduce welfare programme to combat hardcore poverty, Guan Eng urges
FORMER Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (PH-Air Putih) has urged the state government to reinstate the Bantuan Agenda Ekonomi Saksama (BAES) programme to address the alarming rise in hardcore...
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Package Two bypass: PIC implements safety measures at construction sites
The Penang Infrastructure Corporation (PIC) has rolled out several precautionary measures at construction sites for the Bandar Baru Air Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass (Package Two) project....
THE Penang government, through the state Housing Board, is currently reassessing the income limits for households applying to rent units under the People’s Housing Programme (PPR). State...
THE issue of pigeon-feeding remains prevalent in Penang, prompting the state government to intensify public awareness campaigns about its negative impacts on health and well-being. During the State...
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Penang and Jinan explore opportunities for future collaboration
CHIEF Minister Chow Kon Yeow today warmly received a seven-member delegation from the Jinan Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Shandong Province, at the historic...
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State and Federal govts working together to ensure Penang’s water supply
THE state government maintains a strong relationship with the Federal government, both of which are committed to ensuring that Penang’s water supply meets the long-term needs of the state....
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Push for chingay, lion dance and kebaya attire to be included in UNESCO Cultural Heritage list
THE Penang government is collaborating with the National Heritage Department to nominate chingay, lion dance and traditional kebaya attire for inclusion in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible...
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Jagdeep to meet Tamil Nadu top brass during Chennai visit
TAMIL Nadu is fast emerging as India’s artificial intelligence (AI) hub, drawing significant investments and partnerships from global giants like Google, Amazon, and other internationally renowned companies. This...
