Government & Policy news in Penang
3 stories within reach of Penang, published in the last 7 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.