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Malaysia * Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya on Saturday * Anwar, Modi discuss West Asia situation, call for immediate ceasefire * Cooler heads must prevail over illegal temples issue, says IGP * Beware of fake news article posing as The Sta... [2]

DestinationsFootloose in Penang: Malaysian island looks to the future Former colonial powerhouse is now a hot spot for heritage tourism Visitors take in a sweeping vista from a viewing platform on Penang Hill, one of the Malaysian island's most popul... [3]

Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars Published Variety and affordability are the spice of life for fans of Ramadan bazaars on both sides of the Causeway. [4]

PENANG, Malaysia Lim Guan Eng, chief minister of Malaysia's northern state of Penang, is invigorating the local economy through reforms and may inspire the country to set aside its protectionism to achieve sustainable growth. [5]

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions. [6]

TechnologyMalaysia's investment 'sweet spot,' Penang, to open new tech park State chief wants to foster 'ecosystem for innovation' as supply chains shift A view of Penang's state capital, George Town: The state has long been known as Malaysia's "Sili... [7]

Malaysia in transitionMalaysian resort Penang to get face-lift under new government State wants to build undersea tunnel and budget airport terminal Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow presents plans to improve infrastructure and facilities at a func... [8]

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- I have called the northwestern Malaysian island of Penang my home for the past 12 years, entranced by its multiethnic heritage and relatively low-key profile. [9]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-25 · 65% match

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[2] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-03-19 · 65% match

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (March 19, 2026)

Malaysia * Muslims in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya on Saturday * Anwar, Modi discuss West Asia situation, call for immediate ceasefire * Cooler heads must prevail over illegal temples issue, says IGP * Beware of fake news article posing as The Sta

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-05-31 · 75% match

Footloose in Penang: Malaysian island looks to the future

DestinationsFootloose in Penang: Malaysian island looks to the future Former colonial powerhouse is now a hot spot for heritage tourism Visitors take in a sweeping vista from a viewing platform on Penang Hill, one of the Malaysian island's most popul

[4] TH fulcrum.sg · 2026-03-19 · 55% match

Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars

Cross-Causeway Consumption: Singaporean Shoppers and the Evolving Economy of Johor’s Ramadan Bazaars Published Variety and affordability are the spice of life for fans of Ramadan bazaars on both sides of the Causeway.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-03-24 · 85% match

Lim Guan Eng: Penang's crusading chief minister

PENANG, Malaysia Lim Guan Eng, chief minister of Malaysia's northern state of Penang, is invigorating the local economy through reforms and may inspire the country to set aside its protectionism to achieve sustainable growth.

[6] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-01-17 · 46% match

Domestic goodness: Long weekends and short getaways

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-12-04 · 75% match

Malaysia's investment 'sweet spot,' Penang, to open new tech park

TechnologyMalaysia's investment 'sweet spot,' Penang, to open new tech park State chief wants to foster 'ecosystem for innovation' as supply chains shift A view of Penang's state capital, George Town: The state has long been known as Malaysia's "Sili

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-08-29 · 75% match

Malaysian resort Penang to get face-lift under new government

Malaysia in transitionMalaysian resort Penang to get face-lift under new government State wants to build undersea tunnel and budget airport terminal Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow presents plans to improve infrastructure and facilities at a func

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-07-07 · 75% match

One island is enough for Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- I have called the northwestern Malaysian island of Penang my home for the past 12 years, entranced by its multiethnic heritage and relatively low-key profile.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-08-31 · 75% match

Books: Penang in the steps of William Somerset Maugham

BooksBooks: Penang in the steps of William Somerset Maugham Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng comes home to present his latest novel Tan Twan Eng's third novel is set a century ago in the Malaysian author's native Penang Island when it was under British

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