Government & Policy news in Penang Hill
12 stories within reach of Penang Hill, 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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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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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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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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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.