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Penang to gazette more forest reserves as water catchment areas

Penang to gazette more forest reserves as water catchment areas

A further 3,790.54ha of its permanent forest reserve will be gazetted under the National Forestry Act 1984, says CM Chow Kon Yeow.

Kedah MB: 1985 agreement doesn’t entitle Penang to free water supply forever

Kedah MB: 1985 agreement doesn’t entitle Penang to free water supply forever

Sanusi repeats demand for Penang to contribute to the costs of maintaining water supply security.

Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah

Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah

I think the people do not want to see both states engaged in a ‘verbal war’, says Penang CM.
Penang to proceed with LRT project - chief minister

Penang to proceed with LRT project - chief minister

Project is very important to the development of the state's economy, says Chow Kon Yeow.

CMCO in Mukim 12 involves 6 areas, 150k people - Chow

CMCO in Mukim 12 involves 6 areas, 150k people - Chow

The areas are Bayan Lepas, Bayan Baru, Queensbay, Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, Sg Ara and Batu Maung.

Videographer at Penang CM's event tests negative for Covid-19

Videographer at Penang CM's event tests negative for Covid-19

COVID-19 | Nevertheless, Chow says videographer still needs to complete 14-day quarantine.

Those at Penang CM event told to ‘limit movement’ over Covid-19 fears

Those at Penang CM event told to ‘limit movement’ over Covid-19 fears

Attendees at Chow's press conference yesterday advised to stay home if possible.

Kulim airport project still needs to comply with 'advice' - Penang CM

Kulim airport project still needs to comply with 'advice' - Penang CM

Chow says project was just tabled to National Physical Planning Council.

Penang wants consultation, minister hopes S'wak excluded

Penang wants consultation, minister hopes S'wak excluded

Several state govts have previously complained they were left out of NSC meetings.

Penang to shutdown medical tourism after three arrivals from Indonesia

Penang to shutdown medical tourism after three arrivals from Indonesia

COVID-19 | CM Chow Kon Yeow says his govt was not informed about the arrivals until they read it in the news.

Too early for snap polls, but Harapan states will be ready - Chow

Too early for snap polls, but Harapan states will be ready - Chow

Having only been in power for over 2 years, CM says polls in Harapan states can only happen under special circumstances.

Penang in no hurry for airport expansion project - CM

Penang in no hurry for airport expansion project - CM

Chow says the federal govt, MAHB will have to consider all their financial obligations and commitment on the project.

Penang to consult religious groups on re-opening places of worship

Penang to consult religious groups on re-opening places of worship

State exco Chong Eng says this is to improve the existing SOPs according to the situations.

We are not mere 'rubber stamp', CM tells Ismail

We are not mere 'rubber stamp', CM tells Ismail

Chow says his June 7 statement 'made it very clear' that Penang will implement recovery MCO, JKKN's June 2 meeting minutes prove so.

Putrajaya hopes Penang will follow recovery MCO regulations set by federal gov't

Putrajaya hopes Penang will follow recovery MCO regulations set by federal gov't

This comes after Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state government will hold a meeting to discuss the recovery MCO.
Penang gov't told to look on bright side of cable car fund cancellation

Penang gov't told to look on bright side of cable car fund cancellation

Former state executive councillor said post-Covid economic downturn meant realignment of priorities.

NGOs welcome move to cancel funds for Penang cable car project

NGOs welcome move to cancel funds for Penang cable car project

They say the environment will be better off and the funds can be put to better use.

Putrajaya punishing Penang, nixed RM100m funds for cable car project - CM

Putrajaya punishing Penang, nixed RM100m funds for cable car project - CM

Chow says the withdrawal of federal allocation for the planned development in Penang Hill will impact the state.

Afif describes decision to remove him as 'biased, against democracy'

Afif describes decision to remove him as 'biased, against democracy'

'The announcement by the state Harapan leadership council was also to deny the rights of the people in Seberang Jaya.'
Chow tells defected Penang Bersatu reps to vacate seats

Chow tells defected Penang Bersatu reps to vacate seats

UPDATED 2.54PM | They will be compelled to vacate their seats if the majority of the 40-member legislative assembly supports the motion to vacate the seats.

More calls for Penang CM to act against defecting state reps

More calls for Penang CM to act against defecting state reps

State Amanah Youth urges Chow Kon Yeow to be firm in addressing the departure of Khaliq Mehtab and Zolkifli Md Lazim.
Penang PKR wants Bersatu reps to vacate seats under anti-hopping law

Penang PKR wants Bersatu reps to vacate seats under anti-hopping law

Penang PKR Youth chief Fahmi Zainol reminds Chow to abide by his promise to make defectors vacate their seats.

Penang allows dine-in at hotels, supermarkets, fast food chains from Friday

Penang allows dine-in at hotels, supermarkets, fast food chains from Friday

CM says starting May 13 Penang will allow all sectors and activities approved by Putrajaya under the conditional MCO.

Covid-19: Penang gov't approves another RM76m aid package

Covid-19: Penang gov't approves another RM76m aid package

With The People's Aid 2.0 Package, the Penang gov't will disburse a total of RM151m to the state economy.