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Penang Island Local Plan 2035

‘New Penang local plan must ban hillside development, reduce commercial zones’

Stakeholders want a yet-to-be-developed local plan to have wider public transport network, more green spaces as population grows

NGOs: lack of local plan for Penang island creates void for unchecked developments

City Council is currently in the process of appointing a new consultant to draft the Penang Island Local Plan 2035

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Malaysia eyes next-generation combat aircraft in 2030s, FA-50s arrive by year-end: Khaled

Defence Minister says phased delivery of 18 FA-50 jets will strengthen air force capabilities