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The recent proposal by Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to establish a Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) under its “Sabah Forward” campaign signals a pivotal shift in regional fiscal strategy that reverberates beyond East Malaysia. While focused primarily on Sabah, this monetary initiative offers substantive insights and potential implications for Penang’
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The recent legal developments involving the Attorney General's Chambers' attempt to delay a substantial RM1.1 million payout to the family of Dutch model Ivana Smit reflect broader themes of legal accountability and public trust in Malaysia's governance framework. While the case centers in Kuala
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The recent US$21 million opening weekend box office debut of ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’, the third installment of a major crime heist film franchise, highlights dynamic trends within the global entertainment industry. While the headline figures originate from the US market, their ripple effects are
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The recent rollout of an AI-driven real-time threat detection system by the Selangor government marks a critical advancement in Malaysia's public data security framework. This development carries important implications for Penang, a state actively transforming its digital infrastructure and economic strategies to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving
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South Korea’s recent running craze has unfortunately translated into significant weekend traffic congestion in Seoul, spotlighting the intricate balance between promoting public health and managing urban mobility. While on the surface a running boom speaks to a healthier population and growing lifestyle trends, beneath lies a web of logistical
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The recent tragic murder of a saleswoman, involving two men charged for the crime in Magistrate’s Court near Seri Kembangan, resonates beyond its immediate location. While the incident did not occur in Penang, its implications reverberate across Malaysia, including Penang's policy and economic environment. Violent crimes, especially
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Recent warnings from Penang’s Opposition leader Muhammad Fauzi Yusof highlight a growing concern that the state is on the brink of a severe mobility crisis. Rising traffic congestion and perceived shortcomings in planned Light Rail Transit (LRT) developments present challenges that threaten Penang’s economic vibrancy and logistical efficiency.
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The recent tragic stabbing incident in Bukit Mertajam involving three men detained over the death of a cook underscores significant challenges facing Penang's labour and hospitality sectors. As a key economic driver, Penang's tourism and F&B industries rely heavily on workforce stability, security, and
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Asian markets opened the week under pressure, weighed down by resurging doubts over the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rate cuts, escalating geopolitical frictions between China and Japan, and a notable decline in Bitcoin prices. These ripples in global investor sentiment reach beyond international stock indices to subtly
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Recent tensions between China and Japan have reverberated through Southeast Asia, raising concerns about regional stability and the cohesiveness of ASEAN as a strategic bloc. These Sino-Japanese discordances come at a critical juncture when Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, is seeking calm, predictability, and adherence to rules-based order to sustain economic
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Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud's appointment as the 16th Mayor of Kuala Lumpur marks a significant transition in the Federal Territory's urban governance. While the role is centred in the nation's capital, the ripple effects of such leadership changes inevitably extend beyond Kuala Lumpur'
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Recent changes in Malaysia’s judicial leadership mark a pivotal moment that resonates beyond Kuala Lumpur, reaching economic hubs like Penang. With the retirement of the Chief Judge of Malaya and the simultaneous temporary assumption of the role by the President of the Court of Appeal, Datuk Abu Bakar Jais,