Government & Policy news in George Town Penang
7 stories within reach of George Town Penang, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Anwar begins two-day Penang visit with students, community events and Scout jamboree
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began a two-day working visit to Penang, engaging with students, community events, and a Scout jamboree. The visit highlights his focus on education and community engagement in the state.
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Penang leaves fate of agency chairman under corruption probe to Putrajaya
The Penang government will defer to Putrajaya regarding the status of a federal agency chairman under corruption investigation. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the state will await federal directives before taking any action.
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DAP northern delegates gather to discuss party’s future ahead of Aug 16 national congress
About 400 DAP delegates from Penang, Kedah and Perlis attended an engagement session in George Town to discuss the party's future ahead of its national congress on August 16. The session is part of a series of state-level meetings leading up to the congress.
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Anwar approves RM4.6m for upgrades at 27 Penang Islamic institutions
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim approved RM4.6 million in additional funding for upgrades at 27 Islamic institutions in Penang, announced during a visit to Butterworth. The funds aim to improve facilities and support religious education.
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Anwar: ‘Not a zero‑sum game’ as language mastery broadens unity and opportunity
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.
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Anwar: Colonial‑era laws curbing student freedom must be abolished to realise true independence
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.
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'How could I forget?' Anwar calls Permatang Pauh his hometown and birthplace of political journey
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed his deep connection to Permatang Pauh, calling it his hometown and the birthplace of his political journey. He emphasized that he has never forgotten the constituency despite his national role.