Government & Policy news in Penang Hill
21 stories within reach of Penang Hill, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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‘Why restrain them?’ Anwar says students must be free to speak, think critically
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysian students should be free to speak and think critically, emphasizing the importance of not restraining their intellectual development. He made these remarks during a visit in George Town, Penang.
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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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Airbnb crackdown: Penang introduces new licensing laws for short-term rentals
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 — Penang has introduced a new regulatory framework to govern short-term rentals of private acc...
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CM: Penang seeks federal backing for proposed international financial centre in Budget 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — Penang is hoping for its proposed international financial centre (PIFC) to be approved under...
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Securities Commission: Putrajaya to determine whether RCI’s oversight recommendations for Tabung Haji will be adopted
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — The federal government will decide whether the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) should re...
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DAP delegates have spoken, respect their decision, Kon Yeow tells Rafizi over unity govt stance
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 — DAP central executive committee member Chow Kon Yeow today told Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to r...
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Lim Guan Eng rebukes Penang CM Chow, disputes claim DAP delegates endorsed Umno partnership
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Lim Guan Eng has clarified that Penang Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) decision to work with Um...
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Pulau Jerejak as financial hub? Putrajaya backs plan to boost Penang’s high-tech sector
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Pulau Jerejak has the potential to be developed as a financial hub to complement the semicon...
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Malaysia could become high-income nation by 2029 as tech drives exports, says deputy minister
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Malaysia has the potential to achieve high-income nation status in the next two to three yea...
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Sim Tze Tzin dismisses PKR turmoil talk, says core leadership united under Anwar
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — PKR strategy director Sim Tze Tzin today dismissed claims of internal turmoil in the party, saying...
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Chow Kon Yeow says Penang DAP takes no stance, leaves Cabinet exit motion to delegates
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Penang DAP has not adopted an official position on a motion calling for the party to leave t...
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DAP northern delegates gather to discuss party’s future ahead of Aug 16 national congress
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — About 400 DAP delegates from Penang, Kedah and Perlis attended an engagement session with pa...
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Penang Pakatan sticking with BN, Umno despite criticism, says Chow Kon Yeow
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) is sticking with its decision to continue working with Barisan N...
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Refunds follow furore as Penang cancels 29,240 ANPR summonses, vows manual enforcement only
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will cancel 29,240 summonses issued under the automate...
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Budget screening nears completion, Economy Ministry to forward 2027 development proposals to MoF
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 — The Economy Ministry expects to complete its screening of development expenditure proposals...
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Penang halts use of automatic number plate recognition for parking offences over public concerns
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 — The Penang state government has instructed both local authorities in the state to immediately...
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Chow stresses Penang Pakatan unity, BN exco retained as coalition eyes next GE
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) has decided to retain the Barisan Nasional (BN) state executive c...
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Unsafe George Town heritage properties to be shuttered, MBPP vows strict enforcement on owners
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 7 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is considering engaging qualified engineers to conduct...
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Penang Pakatan to discuss election strategy and Umno’s role in state government on Aug 8, says Chow Kon Yeow
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 3 — Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) will discuss Umno’s position in the state government at a m...
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Chow Kon Yeow: Pakatan won’t play racial politics in Penang fight
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not resort to racial or identity-based politics in its bid to retai...