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The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has recently handled 1,238 Return To Work (RTW) motivation cases since the start of 2024, successfully facilitating employment reintegration for 827 individuals. This development reflects a robust social security mechanism aimed at supporting workforce re-entry, reducing unemployment, and maintaining labour market stability. For Penang,
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Recent news out of Singapore reveals scammers exploiting fake Johor-Singapore housing subsidy advertisements—complete with counterfeit signatures of prime ministers—to defraud victims of over RM3.18 million within a two-month span. While the reported schemes target Johor and Singapore residents, the ramifications for Penang's policy and economic
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The recent Sabah state election highlighted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s emphatic call for closer cooperation between local and national political parties to address critical infrastructural challenges, including roads, water, and electricity. This political narrative holds valuable insights for Penang, a state that similarly balances vibrant local identities with national
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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil’s recent leadership of the Malaysian delegation to a global telecoms conference in Baku, Azerbaijan signals renewed momentum in Malaysia’s commitment to digital transformation and international technology collaboration. For Penang, a state uniquely positioned as a technology and innovation hub within Malaysia, this development
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The recent commitments by Pakatan Harapan's candidate for Merotai, Datuk Ruji Ubi, to transform the township with a keen focus on recreational and urban amenities spotlight the evolving expectations of Malaysian voters towards quality of life enhancements. While Merotai lies in Sabah, the themes raised—especially the acute
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The recent commentary by DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng, highlighting Pakatan Harapan's (PH) lack of a distinctive "poster boy" or leading figure in Sabah's competitive 22-seat state election, presents more than just an electoral footnote. For Penang, a state intricately connected with Malaysia’s
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The recent calls by residents and traders in Sabah's Api-Api state constituency for improved cleanliness, parking, and drainage infrastructure ahead of the Sabah state election provide a microcosm of urban management challenges that resonate deeply with Penang's policy and economic environment. Though geographically distinct, the practical
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The upcoming Tokyo Deaflympics 2025 marks a significant milestone in global sporting events that cater to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Beyond the inspiring narratives of athletic prowess and inclusion, this event underscores important economic and cultural opportunities pertinent to Penang, especially within its vibrant tourism and lifestyle ecosystem. As
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The recent completion of two National River Trail (DSK) projects in Pahang—the Sungai Lipis and Sungai Paya Pagar trails—marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s effort to enhance sustainable and community-centered infrastructure. While these projects are geographically distinct from Penang, they offer valuable insights and strategic lessons for
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As the streets of Kota Kinabalu erupt with vibrant displays of political flags ahead of Sabah's state election campaign season, the ripple effects extend well beyond the borders of Sabah. Penang, as one of Malaysia's strategic economic hubs, must carefully assess the evolving political currents in
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Recent revelations about the widespread infiltration of gambling advertisements on Indonesia’s social media platforms, despite a formal ban, highlight significant challenges in digital policy enforcement that resonate beyond its borders. For Penang, a regional economic and digital hub, the situation serves as a cautionary tale on the complexities regulating
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Malaysia’s Minister of Women, Family and Community Development has recently emphasized the critical importance of reporting digital child exploitation during the election period, directing public concerns to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). This move underscores growing awareness of digital vulnerabilities in the political context, reflecting broader national