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From British Empire outpost to global gateway
LONG before the roar of modern jetliners, the whirr of propellers once echoed across Bayan Lepas as Penang made its entry into aviation history.
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Upcoming RTS Link spurring JB property market
THE Johor Baru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is expected to accelerate population growth and housing demand once it begins operations in 2027.
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Pinang Points
Water taxi dream still afloat
THOSE who have been to the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, will notice how vibrant and active the riverfront is.
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STARPICKS
SHELL IGNITES NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS
THE days of textbook memorisation are long behind us now, as the true, future-ready skills of the 21st century — critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving — were on full display at the Shell NXplorers Malaysia 2025 National Challenge.
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Shopee Rai Lokal Jelajah Komuniti launch empowers MSMEs across Malaysia
SHOPEE Malaysia, one of the leading e-commerce platforms in South-East Asia, Taiwan and Brazil, launched its Shopee Rai Lokal Jelajah Komuniti in Sabah as part of the National Consumers Consultative Council's Semarak Konsumerisme programme in Papar.
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Sg Kulim overflow worsened Penang floods, says Fire Dept
THE overflow of Sungai Kulim partly contributed to flooding in Penang between Oct 20 and 24.
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UTC opens in Penang Sentral
THE state's second Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) has opened at Penang Sentral in Butterworth.
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MBS Sentul old boys mark decades of brotherhood
The Class of 1972 from Methodist Boys' School (MBS) Sentul reunited for a milestone celebration – their collective 70th birthday – in a dinner filled with laughter, nostalgia and heartfelt tributes.
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Millions raised at fundraiser for PJ school’s new hall
Several million ringgit have been raised to build a multipurpose hall for SJK (C) Damansara in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, thanks to contributions from businesses, assemblymen, MPs, and the Selangor government.
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New aquatic centre in KL set for 2030
AFTER years of breakdowns and temporary closures, Kompleks Renang Kuala Lumpur has reached the end of the road.
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‘Ensure new swimming complex built right'
MAKE sure it is done properly — this was the response to news that a new aquatic complex will be built in the capital city.
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RM27.5mil set aside for 18 flood mitigation projects in Klang
A TOTAL of RM27.5mil is being allocated by Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) to address recurring floods, says mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain.
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MBPJ saves RM600,000 a year in electricity bills
Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has saved about RM600,000 a year in electricity bills after retrofitting several council buildings.
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Fun walk raises funds for breast cancer awareness
OVER 600 participants taking part in the Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Walk at Sireh Park in Iskandar Puteri turned the 3km route into a sea of pink.
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JB villagers petition state govt again
OVER 1,000 Kampung Melayu Majidee residents in Johor Baru signed a second petition appealing to change the status of the Malay Reserve Land (TRM) from 99-year leasehold to freehold.
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Retailer’s solar-powered store sets sustainability benchmark
THE first solar-powered Harvey Norman store has opened its doors at The Beat in Kiara Bay, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
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600 workers in automotive sector test their skills
DEALERS and service providers battled it out at an automotive manufacturer's headquarters in Shah Alam for top honours in the Toyota Skills Contest.
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Sepang officials meet Dengkil residents over flood fears, waste issues
RESIDENTS from Desa Timah Langat, Cybersouth and Bukit Damar in Dengkil, Selangor are demanding clarity and preparedness from local authorities ahead of the rainy season.
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New flyover a solution to traffic woes in Subang, Sunway and USJ, says local authority
Following protests by SS14 residents over the building of a new flyover linking Persiaran Lagoon Selatan to the Subang–Kelana Link, Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has issued a statement to explain its construction is a strategic move to alleviate traffic congestion in Subang, Sunway and USJ.
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Another sinkhole appears at Masjid India, after last year’s sinkhole findings revealed
JUST over two weeks after authorities revealed the true cause of last year's Masjid India sinkhole, another ground settlement has struck the same neighbourhood, this time along Jalan Bonus, raising fresh questions about the stability of ageing underground infrastructure in the city centre.
