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Kon Yeow: No rule that Penang governor must be local

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- There is no requirement in the Penang state constitution that the Yang di-Pertua Negeri must be from Penang, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the appointment of the... Read More


Penang seeks investors to develop international financial centre

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- Penang has initiated a request for expressions of interest (EOI) to establish a Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow... Read More


Penang government owes RM400m to PDC from Bayan Mutiara land sale, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- The RM400 million owed by the Penang state government to its development arm, Penang Development Corporation (PDC), originates from the 2011 sale of Bayan Mutiara land. Penan... Read More


Penang submits list of candidates for governor post to PMO

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- The Penang state government has submitted names of potential candidates for the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri's post to the Prime Minister's Office. Penang Chief Minister Chow... Read More


'They do not have a shred of humanity': Anwar pledges aid for Gaza as truce collapses during Ramadan, claiming hundreds of lives

SEBERANG PERAI, March 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pledges aid for Gaza after Israel broke the ceasefire with the continuous air strikes on Gaza. He said Malaysia will help those in ... Read More


Anwar says mosques should promote unity, not hatred, calls for respect among communities

SEBERANG PERAI, March 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said mosques should not be a place to spread hatred and sow seeds of suspicion. He said such actions should be rejected as it is be... Read More


PM Anwar slams Israeli airstrike, condemns killing of aid workers in Gaza

GEORGE TOWN, March 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the Israeli air strike that killed aid workers from Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) who w... Read More


Over 100 land lots to be acquired for Penang Mutiara LRT, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 -- The Penang state executive council has approved a proposal to acquire land along the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the ... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow says he plans to remain low-key as DAP election buzz grows

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 -- DAP national vice-chairman Chow Kon Yeow said he will maintain a low profile in the party elections this weekend. The Penang chief minister declined to comment on speculation... Read More


Suspect shot dead in police shootout after high-speed chase in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 -- A suspect was shot dead in a gunfight with police while attempting to escape on his motorcycle early this morning in Machang Bubok. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad sai... Read More