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PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Penang allows 18-year-olds to contest in elections, WHO monitoring new coronavirus Mu variant
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Wed Sep 01 2021
Penang govt yet to submit formal application on China loan - MoF
Second Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the federal government had no issue with the application, so long as the entity applying for the loan, is able to repay it.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Penang speaker rejects motion urging CM to go on leave
The Penang Legislative Assembly today rejected a motion by a Barisan Nasional (BN) representative urging Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to go on leave pending completion of his corruption case.
Mon May 22 2017
Earlier dissolution of Penang legislative assembly inappropriate
Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman said the case faced by Lim only involved alleged malpractice by the chief minister personally and not the state government.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Penang govt approves RM1.133b for 2013 Budget
The Penang Legislative Assembly adjourned sine die today after approving a RM1.133-billion budget for 2013.
Fri Nov 09 2012
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress")
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025