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Penang to implement a 'Gradual Recovery Strategy'

Penang to implement a 'Gradual Recovery Strategy'

CM says Penang prepared to restart economy but has chosen to implement a gradual recovery strategy.

Penang CM sets record straight, calls Azmin 'lazy'

Penang CM sets record straight, calls Azmin 'lazy'

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow says state governments did not object to conditional MCO but wanted adequate time to prepare.

ADUN SPEAKS | Covid-19 impact management strategies in Penang

ADUN SPEAKS | Covid-19 impact management strategies in Penang

CORONAVIRUS | ‘Penang Next Normal Strategies’ is to ensure the economic growth of Penang through the implementation of public projects as well as strengthening the SME sector.
Penang to offer 13,000 new jobs due to previous investments, says CM

Penang to offer 13,000 new jobs due to previous investments, says CM

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the state is still capable of providing employment opportunities despite companies shutting down.

PKR rep disappointed he's unable to get full list of appointments to GLCs in Penang

PKR rep disappointed he's unable to get full list of appointments to GLCs in Penang

He claims the state seems to be unwilling to make the disclosure.

CM: Penang can become leading manufacturing centre for Covid-19 medical supplies

CM: Penang can become leading manufacturing centre for Covid-19 medical supplies


CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow hopes that the state will grow stronger in the medical supply sector to provide jobs and generate income for the people.

No enhanced MCO for Penang, says CM

No enhanced MCO for Penang, says CM

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow says the situation in Penang is “under control and closely monitored” by various state agencies.
Penang outlines three post Covid-19 missions

Penang outlines three post Covid-19 missions

CORONAVIRUS | They are strengthening Penang’s ecosystem, streamlining ecosystem to changes and building crisis resilience.

Penang CM tells FMM, Redha to ensure safety of their migrant workers

Penang CM tells FMM, Redha to ensure safety of their migrant workers

CORONAVIRUS | FMM has provided feedback that its migrant workers have been instructed to strictly comply with the MCO.

Penang assembly sitting will cut to half-day from April 17

Penang assembly sitting will cut to half-day from April 17

No honourary ceremonies will be held when it convenes, says CM.

Penang state assembly sitting to go on as scheduled - CM

Penang state assembly sitting to go on as scheduled - CM

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow says the sitting will be conducted for a brief period in compliance with MCO.

Penang CM outlines three proposals until end of MCO

Penang CM outlines three proposals until end of MCO

CORONAVIRUS | This includes implementing the MCO at Penang's borders to help break the chain of infection.

Your sacrifices save lives, Penang CM tells religious communities

Your sacrifices save lives, Penang CM tells religious communities

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow expresses appreciation to all for practising their respective faiths without going against the MCO.
Penang gov't funds engineer's initiative to supply face shields to Penang GH

Penang gov't funds engineer's initiative to supply face shields to Penang GH

CORONAVIRUS | Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says the state gov't will allocate RM60,000 to produce 2,000 face shields daily for a month.

CM, Penang excos to donate one month’s pay to Covid-19 fund

CM, Penang excos to donate one month’s pay to Covid-19 fund

CORONAVIRUS | Penang's decision comes after the prime minister and his cabinet decided to contribute two months’ worth of their salaries to Tabung Covid-19.
Penang to restrict essential business operating hours from tomorrow

Penang to restrict essential business operating hours from tomorrow

CORONAVIRUS | The premises will operate from 6am to 8pm for the duration of the MCO, says CM.
Penang CM: No cases of Covid-19 from mass Hindu gathering in Teluk Bahang

Penang CM: No cases of Covid-19 from mass Hindu gathering in Teluk Bahang

The gathering on March 8 reportedly involved some 30,000 devotees at a beach in Teluk Bahang.
Penang CM worried over politicking, racism in wake of Covid-19

Penang CM worried over politicking, racism in wake of Covid-19

Chow Kon Yeow warns against movement control order extension beyond March 31.
Penang civil servants to get salaries today

Penang civil servants to get salaries today

CORONAVIRUS | CM Chow Kon Yeow says the early payment is in appreciation of efforts to help tackle the Covid-19 epidemic.

Penang CM to join NSC special meeting on Covid-19

Penang CM to join NSC special meeting on Covid-19

He says the will be raising four issues at the meeting in Putrajaya at 3pm today.

'Message from doctor' via Penang GH is fake, says CM

'Message from doctor' via Penang GH is fake, says CM

CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow warns against spreading false news, says hospitals in the state have adequate equipment.

CM not interested in Zuki's apology, Gerakan asks if exclusion was revenge

CM not interested in Zuki's apology, Gerakan asks if exclusion was revenge

CORONAVIRUS | Pandemic is not a 'political issue', says Chow after Penang was excluded from a special Covid-19 meeting.

Penang channels RM20m in fight against Covid-19

Penang channels RM20m in fight against Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS | The money will be channelled to the business community or anyone affected by the disease, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Penang covid-19 situation under control, says CM

Penang covid-19 situation under control, says CM

CORONAVIRUS | There is no need to panic, and the state is working with MOH to ensure everyone's safety and health, he says.