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Maintaining natural ecosystems with climate adaptation programme in Bayan Baru
BAYAN Baru, a rapidly growing area with promising economic potential, faces persistent challenges due to its lowland geomorphological conditions and frequent flooding. These issues have prompted targeted intervention...
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Historic agreement inked between PGT and Juneyao Airlines to boost Penang tourism
PENANG Global Tourism (PGT) has inked an agreement with Juneyao Airlines to bolster closer ties between Penang and Shanghai, marking the significant 50th-anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and...
THE Hari Keluarga (Family Day) celebration at the basketball court in Karpal Singh Drive, Sungai Pinang, was a lively affair today, bringing together many young and old to participate...
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Baldev Singh declines appointment as chairman of Penang Appeals Board
LAWYER Datuk Baldev Singh Gurchan Singh, recently appointed chairman of the Appeals Board established under the state’s Freedom of Information Enactment 2010, has declined the appointment following concerns raised...
MALAYSIA’S jewellery market is poised for continuous growth, with projections estimating it will reach a market size of US$4 billion by 2029. Penang plays a crucial role in...
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Striving to make Penang a centre of global gold and jewellery trade
THE PW Gold and Silver (PWGS) Trade Fair 2024 kicked off in grand style today at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, bringing together approximately 47 companies, and occupying 93...
A COUNCILLOR from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has proposed building sheltered pedestrian walkways to improve the walking experience for all commuters. In his speech at the...
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Tan calls for increase in women’s toilets in public places
THE number of women’s toilets in public places needs to be increased, according to Connie Tan Hooi Peng (PH-Seri Delima). During her address at the State Legislative Assembly...
