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Penang economy

Penang unveils RM87bil rare earth potential

State identifies non-radioactive rare earth deposits, with plans for regulatory framework and exploration as part of economic recovery strategy

Malaysia’s RM200 bil at stake: Anwar urges united action, warns against ‘sulking’ over US tariff threat

PM calls on Penang, nation to rise above challenges and find solutions, stressing the need for collective effort as the US eyes 24% tariff on exports

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.