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The recent statement by Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, assuring there is no internal conflict within BN following Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan's withdrawal from the Tempasuk race in Sabah, merits close examination through Penang's economic and policy lens. While this development unfolds
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Recent political developments in Sabah, specifically the Pakatan candidate's commitment to resolving water supply and sanitation challenges in Kampung Melayu Bumiputera Sim Sim and enhancing opportunities for youth in Tanjong Papat, offer critical insights for Penang's policy and economic planning. While these issues are geographically rooted
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Recent news of a man arrested for allegedly sodomising and throwing a cat from a fourth-floor building in Kota Kemuning raises critical issues beyond the immediate criminal implications. While the event itself took place outside Penang, the reverberations intersect with Penang’s broader policy and economic environment, notably in the
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Recent police operations targeting illegal street racing, notably the extensive raid on a 'mat rempit' hotspot in Seberang Jaya that resulted in 250 summonses and 350 riders stopped, including teenagers, cast a revealing light on public safety enforcement and its broader economic and policy implications for Penang. While
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The recent high-profile jewellery store theft in Roubaix, northern France—where armed thieves absconded with up to US$1.2 million worth of valuables and abducted a couple—underscores significant security weaknesses that reverberate far beyond the local context. For Penang, a state with a dynamic economy reliant on a
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The recent counsel from Khaled Nordin on maintaining security above political contestation during Sabah’s state polls underscores a foundational truth for Malaysian states with vibrant, multi-ethnic democratic landscapes—particularly Penang. While geographically distant, Sabah’s political dynamics offer strategic lessons that resonate strongly with Penang’s ongoing economic and
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The recent disciplinary actions by UEFA against Olympique de Marseille following fan disturbances during their Champions League match with Atalanta spotlight the fragile balance between sports fervor and public order. UEFA's decision to impose a partial stadium closure and ban the coach deepen the conversation around football-related security
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The recent development involving two men being charged for the murder of a woman in Seri Kembangan underscores broader implications beyond the immediate legal and social concerns. For Penang—a vibrant economic hub in Malaysia with a growing reputation in manufacturing, innovation, and services—such high-profile criminal cases resonate across
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent public acknowledgement of the challenges faced by journalists over low pay and his directive to the Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil to prepare a comprehensive report on this issue resonate beyond the media industry. For Penang, a vibrant economic hub with
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On November 16, a volcano in southern Japan erupted, sending a significant plume of ash and smoke into the sky, prompting safety warnings in the Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures. While geographically distant, such natural disasters in key Asian tourism markets deserve close attention from Penang’s business community, especially in
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Thailand’s recent decision to lift its afternoon alcohol ban, aimed at boosting its tourism economy, underscores the regional competition in Southeast Asia’s leisure and hospitality industries. While bars and entertainment venues in Thailand cheer the relaxation, experts caution about potential public safety concerns. From Penang’s perspective, this
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Malaysia’s government, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has confirmed plans to increase the number of parliamentary seats in Sabah and Sarawak, aiming to enhance representation for these critical East Malaysian states. This move, while delayed in committing to a one-third parliamentary seat quota, signals an important