Government & Policy news in Butterworth

4 stories within reach of Butterworth, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Anwar approves RM4.6m for upgrades at 27 Penang Islamic institutions

   2 days ago Malay Mail Butterworth

   BUTTERWORTH, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an additional RM4.6 million this year t...

2. Anwar: ‘Not a zero‑sum game’ as language mastery broadens unity and opportunity

   2 days ago Malay Mail Permatang Pauh 4.8 km

   Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that promoting the Malay language should not be viewed as a zero-sum game, emphasizing that language mastery broadens unity and opportunities for all Malaysians.

3. Anwar: Colonial‑era laws curbing student freedom must be abolished to realise true independence

   2 days ago Malay Mail Permatang Pauh 4.8 km

   Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that colonial-era laws restricting student freedom should be abolished to achieve true independence. He emphasized the importance of allowing students to express themselves and participate in nation-building.

4. ‘How could I forget?’ Anwar calls Permatang Pauh his hometown and birthplace of political journey

   2 days ago Malay Mail Permatang Pauh 4.8 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said he has never forgotten Permatang Pauh, des...