Tag Archives: Penang

‘My legacy for the people of Penang is freedom’ Lim Guan Eng says the state’s support for tolerance, diversity and openness makes it unique. ‘My legacy for the people of Penang is freedom’

The Penang government will consult with its legal team on seeking a judicial review against the home minister's declaration that the state’s voluntary patrol unit (PPS) is illegal. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said at a press conference today he is awaiting communication from the Home Ministry o …

Hands off PPS properties, says Penang Voluntary patrol squad assets are state's. Insolvency dept can't touch them, says MP. Hands off PPS properties, says Penang

Penang Deputy Chief Minister P Ramasamy wants the Education Ministry to explain why the problematic Allianze University College of Medical Sciences (AUCMS) continues to be issued an operating licence despite its alleged financial mess. Ramasamy during a press conference today urged the university fo …

‘Will Utusan ask why national schools shunned?’ Penang DCM II slams Utusan for saying vernacular school grads worse than migrant workers. ‘Will Utusan ask why national schools shunned?’

Gov't tries to stop Penang screening of S’pore film ‘To Singapore, With Love', banned in Singapore, was finally allowed. Gov't tries to stop Penang screening of S’pore film

The Penang government has decided to impose a ban on foreign cooks for street hawkers, after 86 percent of respondents in its survey supported the proposal. In the survey conducted by the Penang Municipal Council, 14 percent of the respondents disagreed with the ban, which proponents say will protec …

First batch of Penang pilgrims arrives home A total 278 haj pilgrims arrived at the Penang International Airport in George Town today. First batch of Penang pilgrims arrives home

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) never discriminates any state in its effort to promote Malaysia as an investment destination including Penang, says MIDA Deputy Chief Executive Officer I, Datuk Phang Ah Tong. He said the government has alway …

Penang Suaram coordinator Ong Jing Cheng, who was assaulted by a group of rowdy youths at the Speakers Square last Sunday, has given police evidence of those who caused the ruckus. Ong said he has submitted the evidence – photographs and a video clip – of the incident to the police when …

Putrajaya blaming the DAP-led Penang state government for contributing to Malaysia’s fall in the Press Freedom Index is to deny its role in the slide. Reporters without Borders or Reporters Sans Frontiers (RSF) warned that ratings could even worsen in the next poll as the government is continuing to …

Penang Umno’s recent allegations that the state government no longer offers low cost housing at RM42,000 has been rubbished by state executive councillor on housing, Jagdeep Singh Deo. He said the claims were inaccurate as of the 22,575 units, from the 12 affordable housing projects planned by the P …

Video | KiniTV: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says Budget 2015 tabled by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak doesn't appear to represent the needs of the people. Guan Eng: Budget 2015 not people-orientedwww.kinitv.comKiniNews: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng says Budget 2015 tabled by Prim …

Embattled Penang PAS treasurer Iszuree Ibrahim says he will not apologise for bringing up issues concerning the rakyat, even if the state government were to sack him from his municipal councillor post. Speaking to Malaysiakini, Iszuree said he received information that Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng ha …

MP denies saying PAS snubbed by Penang Penang gov’t to discuss Iszuree Ibrahim's status tomorrrow. MP denies saying PAS snubbed by Penang