Chief Secretary says WFH fine if KPIs delivered, department heads must bear responsibility
SUNGAI PETANI, Aug 3 — Civil servants working from home (WFH) will not face issues related to work performance as...
Government & Policy news in Sungai Petani
24 stories within reach of Sungai Petani, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘There may still be another way’: Sanusi signals Kedah will explore legal room to maintain zero-gambling stance
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Kedah government will examine whether it has any legal avenues left to pursue its zero-...
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.
PM approves additional RM1m for Hindu crematorium project in Bagan, says PHEB
BUTTERWORTH, Aug 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an additional RM1 million allocation to...
Penang Pakatan’s decision to stay with BN had component parties’ consensus, says Chow Kon Yeow
BUTTERWORTH, Aug 15 — Penang Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) decision to maintain its cooperation with Barisan Nasion...
Deputy minister says Social Work Council coming once new Act officially takes effect
BUTTERWORTH, Aug 3 — The Malaysian Social Work Profession Council will be established soon after the Social Work P...
‘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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...