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No coronavirus cases in Penang, exco dismisses claim

No coronavirus cases in Penang, exco dismisses claim

CORONAVIRUS | Dr Afif Bahardin says fake news via Whatsapp spreading faster than the virus.

Party members have mixed views on action against Zuraida

Party members have mixed views on action against Zuraida

A branch chief says anti-Zuraida groups have forgotten her sacrifices and contributions during PKR's early years.

Penang school celebrates Ponggal in line with UN goals

Penang school celebrates Ponggal in line with UN goals

Ponggal reminded me that we are all Malaysians, says SJK (T) Bayan Lepas principal Sangga Sinnayah.

Despite cloud seeding, Penang dam levels remain at all-time low

Despite cloud seeding, Penang dam levels remain at all-time low

Only 2mm of rain fell into Air Itam while Teluk Bahang received none, today they stand at 59.9 pct and 37.9 pct respectively.

Penang inks RM250m hostel project in Batu Kawan

Penang inks RM250m hostel project in Batu Kawan

Forty-three units will be built to house migrant workers in a deal between PDC and Biopolis.

BN criticises us on Plus toll but never tried to reduce it - Guan Eng

BN criticises us on Plus toll but never tried to reduce it - Guan Eng

Finance minister hopes people will understand the difference in policy during BN's ruling and now over toll concessions.

Guan Eng: People expect more from us so we'll need to work harder

Guan Eng: People expect more from us so we'll need to work harder

He says the results of Harapan's efforts will show this year when the economy improves.

Harapan may fall if Dr M forced to resign, Bersatu leader warns

Harapan may fall if Dr M forced to resign, Bersatu leader warns

Bersatu is peeved as Mahathir pressured to fix date for the transition of power.

Penang issues water alert due to reduced rainfall

Penang issues water alert due to reduced rainfall

Chinese community told to reduce water usage while preparing for New Year.

Purported MOE circular on Ponggal raises ire of state rep, activist

Purported MOE circular on Ponggal raises ire of state rep, activist

The circular is a backward step that won't help promote unity in wake of the Puchong school incident, says Satees Muniandy.
Gov't leaders not yes men, forum on local polls told

Gov't leaders not yes men, forum on local polls told

Lim Mah Hui: Local gov't elections should be implemented as current set up filled with political appointees, 'yes men'.

Gov't to find 'balance and equilibrium' before imposing higher taxes

Gov't to find 'balance and equilibrium' before imposing higher taxes

No more approaching taxpayers 'with M16 or balaclava masks, which happened the last time', says finance minister.
Glove maker WRP workers only paid RM500 despite fund injection

Glove maker WRP workers only paid RM500 despite fund injection

UPDATED 12AM | Shareholder partner Tael paid the workers in cash, but say it could only withdraw RM1m from the bank today.

Ex-Penang councillor makes clarion call for local gov't elections

Ex-Penang councillor makes clarion call for local gov't elections

Lim Mah Hui: The rakyat is ready, but what about the government?

Glove maker WRP workers get paid, but may still be sent home

Glove maker WRP workers get paid, but may still be sent home

Foreign workers' fate still in limbo amid a tussle between management and shareholders.

NGOs pressure CM to provide detail studies on cable car project

NGOs pressure CM to provide detail studies on cable car project

They say state gov't must reveal the environmental and social impacts of the project on Penang Hills-Botanic Gardens.

Penang CM dispels claim local councils filled with old faces

Penang CM dispels claim local councils filled with old faces

Chow says there are 16 new councillors in MBSP and 11 in MBPP.

Opposition continue to chide state over Penang Hill-Botanic Gardens cable car project

Opposition continue to chide state over Penang Hill-Botanic Gardens cable car project

The state gov't has been warned not to repeat mistakes of the previous BN administration of overdevelopment on Penang Hill.

Penang agrees to standardising water tariff setting mechanism

Penang agrees to standardising water tariff setting mechanism

But it needs to wait for all states to accept Putrajaya's mechanism so tariff rate can be based on the same formula: CM.

Spike in influenza detected, meds in short supply

Spike in influenza detected, meds in short supply

There is a critical shortage of Tamiflu in hospitals, says specialist.

Economist: M'sia caught in middle capacity trap, needs education to address it

Economist: M'sia caught in middle capacity trap, needs education to address it

The country lacks the capability to undertake high technology projects, says Shankaran Nambiar.
Guan Eng denies discussing cabinet reshuffle with Dr M

Guan Eng denies discussing cabinet reshuffle with Dr M

The finance minister says the matter was never brought up in his meetings with the PM.

Wind of change in Putrajaya, says Jagdeep as Penang receives RM18m for housing

Wind of change in Putrajaya, says Jagdeep as Penang receives RM18m for housing

'The gift is good news and a blessing for Penang,' says state exco.

Penang educationists share their views on Maszlee's resignation

Penang educationists share their views on Maszlee's resignation

Feelings are mixed about Maszlee's departure but most agree the education ministry faces a daunting task ahead.