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The recent push by Members of Parliament, including Subang MP Wong Chen, for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the US-Malaysia trade deal highlights rising concerns over national sovereignty and transparency in trade negotiations. This development carries significant ramifications for Penang, Malaysia's industrial and trade powerhouse. Trade
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The recent confirmation by Malaysia’s Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, that a police team led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) will reinvestigate the disappearances of individuals such as Amri Che Mat and Raymond Koh marks a significant development in Malaysia’s commitment to addressing critical
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On 13 November, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the federal government’s acceptance of a recent court ruling concerning Sabah funds, concurrently denying any political motivations behind the decision. This development, while centered on East Malaysia, carries noteworthy implications for Penang, particularly within the Policy & Economy sector,
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The recent political developments in Sabah, particularly the emphasis on candidates’ integrity within PKR's campaign, reflect a broader national discourse on governance and ethical leadership. While these events are geographically centred in Sabah, their reverberations are highly relevant to Penang’s political and economic landscape. Penang, as a
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Recent discussions among Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia to deepen trilateral cooperation under the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle (IMS-GT) represent a pivotal development for regional economic integration. This initiative aims to harmonise policies and streamline cross-border trade, investment, and infrastructure connectivity across these strategically positioned nations. For Penang, positioned as Malaysia’s
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Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah recently issued a timely reminder underscoring the need for thoughtful and responsible discourse in Malaysia's public sphere. This call to choose words with care, rather than to inflame, resonates beyond mere cultural etiquette. It carries significant weight for the stability and maturity
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Recently, a 42-year-old Singaporean woman received a one-week jail sentence for falsely declaring her residential address to secure a primary school place for her daughter. While on the surface, this might seem a localized legal matter, the implications resonate through regional debates on policy enforcement, social equity, and community planning
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The announcement by Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz regarding his readiness to assist the new Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) minister following the conclusion of his senatorship marks a critical moment in Malaysia's economic policy landscape. For Penang, one of Malaysia's premier economic
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After the longest government shutdown in US history, the reopening of Congress marks more than just a domestic resolution. For Penang’s economy, inherently linked to global financial and political stability, this event carries nuanced implications, particularly within the spheres of trade policy, investment confidence, and economic forecasting. As a
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The recent High Court decision ordering the government to pay RM1.1 million to the family of the late Dutch model marks a notable moment in Malaysia’s judicial and policy environment. While the case occurred in Kuala Lumpur, its ripples extend clearly to Penang’s governance frameworks and economic
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Johor's unveiling of its historic RM2.55 billion budget for 2026 marks a significant milestone in the state's economic planning. As the highest allocation in its history, this budget reflects a robust commitment to growth, development, and competitiveness in a fiercely contested regional landscape. While Johor
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent affirmation that the federal cabinet will not challenge Sabah’s 40% share of federal revenue marks a significant development in Malaysia’s federal-state fiscal relationship. While the appeal is limited exclusively to legal reasoning, the political commitment to Sabah’s entitlement underlines