State polls: Penang dissolves state assembly
The Penang State Legislative Assembly, which has 40 seats, is officially dissolved today to pave way for the state election.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Penang state assembly to be officially dissolved tomorrow
Chow Kon Yeow said he obtained the consent of the Yang Dipertua Negeri for dissolution of State Assembly to pave the way for state polls.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Penang State Assembly approves motion to declare four seats vacant
The Penang State Assembly today approved the motion to declare vacant the seats of four assemblymen in the state.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Penang state assembly sitting to go on as scheduled on Nov 4
Chow proposed that the State assembly sitting slated for Nov 4 be held as scheduled before it is adjourned to make way for the GE15..
Mon Oct 17 2022
Penang State Assembly will not be dissolved until next year
The Penang State Assembly will not be dissolved until next year as decided by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council meeting today, said DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Anti-hopping law: Penang High Court fixes Sept 14 to hear amendments
The Penang High court fixed Sept 14 to hear the amendments of the case relating to the four state assemblymen who filed for an injunction against the Penang state assembly.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Penang State Assembly accepts Saifuddin Nasution's reasons to skip sitting
Saifuddin had explained to the assembly that he could not attend the sitting as he had to attend some meetings abroad, the Speaker said.
Fri May 27 2022
Penang State Assembly passes bill to lower age limit for State Assemblymen candidacy
Soon said the youths should also be given the opportunity to play a critical role in the formation of government policies.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Seri Delima's Syerleena Abdul Rashid: Not Deterred by Death Threats
Winning the Seri Delima seat in the Penang State Assembly comes with it the threat of mortal danger for Syerleena Abdul Rashid.
Wed Jul 25 2018
Motion on hill slope development for Penang State Assembly
The issue of development of hill slopes in the state will be raised at the Penang State Assembly sitting next month in an effort to urge the DAP-led state government to promptly stop such projects.
Sun Oct 22 2017
Motion urging Lim Guan Eng to take leave as Chief Minister sent to Speaker
The motion urging Lim Guan Eng to take leave as Penang Chief Minister has been handed over to Speaker of the Penang State Assembly Datuk Law Choo Kiang, said Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Motion to condemn Shabudin still on - Guan Eng
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the motion was not aimed at taking revenge against the Tasek Gelugor MP but instead in the interest of the public because his comments had caused outrage.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Guan Eng's motion to condemn Shabudin an act of revenge - Zainal
This followed a motion by Shabudin in parliament last year about purchase of a property below market price by Guan Eng.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Penang assemblyman's father detained by MACC
The father of a Penang State Assemblyman has been detained by the MACC to assist in an investigation into a corruption case to get affordable homes in the state.
Thu Sep 01 2016
DAP drops Penang snap polls proposal
Following the disagreement of PKR to a state general election, DAP will not proceed with the proposal for a state general election.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024