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The release of ‘Back to the Past’, the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2001 TVB hit A Step into the Past, marks more than just a cinematic event. Set to debut on New Year’s Eve across Malaysian cinemas, the film reinvigorates a cultural phenomenon with strategic implications for Penang’
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Recently, the Deputy Transport Minister addressed public concerns regarding the appointment of a private company as a collection agent for various transport-related transactions under Malaysia's MyJPJ system. The reassurance that this appointment will not disrupt the existing MyJPJ system carries significant implications for Penang, especially given the state&
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Health experts’ warnings to classify obesity as a chronic disease rather than a mere lifestyle issue mark a significant shift in understanding public health challenges. For Penang, this reclassification carries profound implications across healthcare policy, workforce productivity, economic resilience, and social welfare frameworks. Unlike lifestyle choices that suggest individual responsibility
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Recent reports have brought to light the alarming extent of financial losses suffered by Malaysian small business operators due to sophisticated social media scams. A restaurant owner in Kuantan, for instance, lost RM783,000 in savings, loans, and jewellery to a fraudulent Facebook investment scheme. While this case gained national
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Recent reports indicating a 14.5% rise in high-risk child abuse cases in Singapore signal deeper socio-economic and policy challenges within the region. Penang, with its interconnected social and economic landscape vis-à-vis Singapore and the broader region, stands to glean critical lessons from this distressing development. While Singapore’s data
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The recent fluctuations of the Malaysian ringgit against the US dollar, as investors recalibrate their positions ahead of anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts, present nuanced challenges and opportunities for Penang’s economic fabric. Opening weaker against the US dollar reflects a global investor sentiment pivot, influenced by shifts
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Liverpool’s recent narrow victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League, despite off-field controversies surrounding star player Mohamed Salah, along with Chelsea’s loss and Barcelona’s tight win against Frankfurt, highlights how European football’s high-stakes drama continues to captivate global audiences. For a destination like Penang, known
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The commencement of the Electric Train Service (ETS) between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, scheduled for December 12, marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s railway infrastructure development. This new service promises to reduce travel time between the two city hubs to under five hours, enhancing mobility for both Malaysian
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The recent developments in the US-China chip war, encapsulated by the United States government's decision allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced AI chips, specifically the 4nm H100 and 5nm H200, have far-reaching consequences for global semiconductor supply chains. For Penang—a key node in Malaysia's semiconductor
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The recent public discourse surrounding the Ministry of International Trade and Industry’s (Miti) handling of a plagiarism claim highlights a profound lesson in governance, transparency, and public accountability. This incident, centered on a plagiarism allegation brought forth by the founder of Current, Fey Ilyas, has catalyzed calls for clarity
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The unprecedented floods and landslides sweeping Southeast Asia in 2025 starkly illustrate the region's acute economic vulnerability to extreme climate events. For Penang, a dynamic economic hub and manufacturing powerhouse in Malaysia, these developments underscore urgent imperatives in policy-making, infrastructure resilience, and long-term economic planning. As Southeast Asia
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The recent warnings from Projek SAMA concerning delays due to 'Did Not Attend As Accused' (DNAA) incidents in high-profile corruption cases underscore a critical challenge facing Malaysia’s justice system. As these delays risk potential acquittals, the call for clarity from the Attorney General (AG) highlights an urgent