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Batu Uban rep proposes state-federal coordination mechanism to address foreigner settlement concerns
A state assemblyman here has proposed the establishment of a formal coordination mechanism involving state agencies, local councils and federal authorities to address growing public concerns over settlements involving...
PENANG should study the British Short Money system and consider adopting a similar formula for allocating funds to opposition parties, says Kebun Bunga assemblyman Lee Boon Heng. He...
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PBAPP strengthens controls after Sungai Dua sludge overflow, no compounds issued
THE Penang state government has outlined strengthened operational controls and corrective measures following a sludge overflow incident at the Sungai Dua Dewatering Plant on April 21, 2026, which resulted...
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Penang can penalise unlicensed short-stay operators under new by-laws
PENANG local authorities can now issue compounds to private lodging house (TIP) operators or homeowners following complaints from residents, under new by-laws introduced to regulate short-term accommodation in the...
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Chow lauds MICCI’s 102-year contribution to Penang’s Indian business community
THE Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Penang has played an important role in supporting the state’s Indian business community and contributing to Penang’s economic and social...
PENANG should review its licensing rules to allow eligible snooker, billiards and pool establishments to be classified as sports centres instead of entertainment centres, says Seberang Jaya assemblyman Izhar...
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Ng urges fairer revenue sharing, balanced development
AIR Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Siang (PH-Air Itam) has called for a fairer Federal-State revenue-sharing arrangement, stronger financial accountability and balanced development to ensure that Penang’s economic contributions...
PENANG still needs a special financial zone, similar to the one in Forest City, Johor, to attract foreign funds and investment in areas such as cryptocurrency trading, financial technology...
