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Time to beat Singapore, says Guan Eng
CYBERJAYA, June 19 — It was time Malaysia beat Singapore at its own game and gave the island nation healthy economic competition, Finance Minister …
AsiaDeliciously traditional food in Penang
Its no mystery that the food in Penang is fantastic. The capital city of Penang, Georgetown is a vibrant area filled with the sights and smells of a …
Coca-ColaPenang police record 520 ‘Macau Scam’ cases involving RM27 million since 2016
GEORGE TOWN: A total of 520 cheating cases committed through fake phone calls, dubbed "Macau Scam", involving losses of RM27 million have been …
AsiaPenang Hawker Brings Some of the Best Malaysian to Sydney
Over the life of the Local Knowledge column, we’ve heard a lot of restaurateurs tell impactful stories. There’s been tales of escaping war, dealing …
Food (Australia)Malaysia's Hope Fund: US$6.8 million collected as of Jun 3
GEORGE TOWN: The Tabung Harapan Malaysia, or Hope Fund, has collected RM27 million (US$6.8 million) as of 9.30am on Sunday (Jun 3), said Finance …
AsiaMavcom chief salary of RM85,000 is shocking, says Penang MTUC
<b>PETALING JAYA:</b> The Penang division of the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has expressed shock over Transport Minister Anthony Loke's …
Transportation10% of Penang CM, exco’s pay to go to Tabung Harapan (Updated)
<b>GEORGE TOWN:</b> Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today announced that he and his state executive councillors will take a 10% cut from their basic …
MalaysiaMalaysia | 3 Days in Penang
<i>03/05/2018 – 05/05/2018</i><p>After enjoying the cool tea fields of the Cameron Highlands I headed over to my penultimate stop in Malaysia, Penang. I’d …
MalaysiaA Tour of the Snake Temple in Penang, Malaysia
While Kek Lok Si Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, the lesser-known <b>Snake Temple in Penang</b> is perhaps the strangest.<p>Legend claims …
TravelWhat Could Happen If Malaysia Builds Three More Islands
Fisherman Haji Rossli looked out across the bay, but could hardly fathom what could soon be built there. “Surprised? No, we were shocked,” he told me when I asked what his reaction was when he first learned of the plan that calls for his remote fishing village to be transformed into Malaysia’s next …
AsiaPenang Jewish Cemetery
The oldest Jewish cemetery in Southeast Asia is a monument to a disappearing community.<p>Tucked away behind high, unkempt walls on the side of a busy …
ArchaeologyDiscovering the Spirits of Curiosity with H.O.M.E By Martell in Penang
H.O.M.E by Martell 2018 is inviting their guests on an intriguing voyage to explore Cognac at Penang Rendezvous at Straits Quay, where Martell …
Kuala LumpurStall in Penang offers bamboo beriani
GEORGE TOWN: Apart from nasi kandar, nasi beriani is among the popular and must-try dishes in Penang.
MalaysiaNew Penang CM says will monitor performance of excos
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Amid dissatisfaction over the Penang state exco line-up, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stressed that he would monitor …
RAAF at Butterworth 60th Jubilee
We are celebrating 60 years of the Royal Australian Air Force supporting combat operations from RMAF Butterworth and 60 years of mutual, friendly …
Australian Defence ForcePenang PKR defends Norlela's criticism of unbalanced exco lineup
GEORGE TOWN: Penang PKR has defended outspoken Penanti assemblyman Dr Norlela Ariffin’s criticism that the state executive councillor lineup, …
New Penang CM attends first official function
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow attended his first official event after being sworn in on Monday when he bid farewell to the …
ARTE S / SPARK Architects
<i>Text description provided by the architects.</i> SPARK has completed Arte S, a residential development located at Jalan Bukit Gambier near the city of …
SkyscrapersBlockchain Getaway: A Crypto Rendezvous in Penang
Aditus to host crypto seminar during the inaugural premium lifestyle event Penang Rendezvous 2018.The post Blockchain Getaway: A Crypto Rendezvous in …
MalaysiaMalaysia's new finance minister has a 'stellar' economic record in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's finance minister, relatively unknown in international financial circles, is a man he threw …
AsiaChow Kon Yeow to be new Penang Chief Minister
GEORGE TOWN (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow will be the new Penang Chief Minister.<p>Mr Chow said a meeting will be …
Asia7 Fun Things to Do In Penang, Malaysia
Of all the places I’ve visited in Malaysia, I find Penang to be the most beautiful especially its capital city, Georgetown. Listed as a UNESCO World …
For MenDAP’s Chow most likely new Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN, May 12 — Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow will likely be the new Penang chief minister after Lim Guan Eng was named finance minister …
AsiaPenang's PH govt revels in its biggest electoral victory
GEORGE TOWN: Voters in Penang have handed the DAP-led Pakatan Harapan government here its biggest majority since it took over the state in …
Will Chow finally assume the Penang chief ministership?
GEORGE TOWN: Will Penang witness the swearing-in of a new Chief Minister by next week after Pakatan Harapan successfully secured 37 of the 40 states …
Malaysia election: Nurul Izzah wins Permatang Pauh parliamentary seat in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR: Nurul Izzah Anwar has won the Permatang Pauh seat in the state of Penang for Parti Keadilan Rakyat, according to official results …
AsiaBest places in Penang and how to reach them by Bus for Best places in Penang
Penang is considered an island of rich Chinese heritage consisting of an array of temples, museums and plenty of reserve forests. Apart from this, …
Asia TravelStreet Art in George Town, Penang: Must-See Murals & Their Stories
The street art in Penang is about so much more than an interactive backdrop for your Instagram photos, the murals illustrate the story of George …
Asia TravelThe Best of Penang's Illegal Street Art
When it comes street art in George Town, we’re proud of it all — including those not officially endorsed by the Penang Public Arts Review Panel …
MalaysiaMalaysia and Thailand miss opportunity at the border
<i>This is the second of three reports on the economy of the Thailand-Malaysia border. FTCR recently spent over a week in the region, crossing the</i> …
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