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How Leaders Can Set the Greatest Example of All

  “How can we as leaders set a good example for our children if we spend a lot of time away from them?” Admittedly, the question caught me a little off-guard. Usually, questions about leadership centre...

George Town Festival

Event Date 13 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019 Now in its 10th edition, George Town Festival celebrates George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the best of our arts, culture and heritage. Featuring...

Techfest boost for IT congress

PENANG will hold the inaugural Techfest2020, in addition to playing host to the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2020, both of which will take place in September next year. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow...

[Press Release] Penang Recorded RM8.8 Billion of Total Approved Manufacturing Investment In Jan-Mar 2019

Penang, June 12, 2019 – Penang remained a favourable investment destination, amid the intensified trade and technology disputes between the United States (US) and People’s Republic of China (PRC) that created uncertainties on the...

[PRESS RELEASE] INVESTPENANG SEES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE US-CHINA TRADE WAR

Penang, May 29, 2019 – The intensified trade and technology disputes between the United States (US) and People’s Republic of China (PRC) has created uncertainties on the global trade and economic outlook. While the...

Penang Attracts Rm129.1 Billion Worth of Approved Investments in the Manufacturing Sector as At...

16 May 2019, Kuala Lumpur – Penang has consistently ranked among the top investment destinations in the country over the last five decades. As of 2018, MIDA approved a total of 4,084 manufacturing projects...

Wesak Day

Event Date 19 May 2019 Wesak Day is observed by devotees to celebrate Buddha's birthday, enlightenment and achievement of Nirvana. From very early in the morning, devotees flock to temples to meditate as well as participate...

Greatech seeks to raise RM73mil from IPO

KUALA LUMPUR: Greatech Technology Bhd is aiming to raise RM73.05mil from its initial public offering (IPO), alongside plans to expand its operations to the United States and China. The Penang-based industrial automation solutions provider is...

On track to becoming gigabit city

PENANG aims to turn the state into a gigabit city with fast Internet connection, said exco member Zairil Khir Johari. He said the state would facilitate the formulation of a Penang Connectivity Master Plan (PCMP)...

Shot in the arm for startups

THE Penang i4.0 Seed Fund programme, which began with an initial fund of USD1mil (RM4.13mil), has created technological entrepreneurs who successfully launched startup ventures, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The programme, through InvestPenang and...

Overused office jargon: Reinvent the wheel, break down silos, but keep me in the...

We’ve all encountered office-speak that crops up a bit too often and doesn’t make much sense. In fact, that’s precisely what makes it so humorous. Let’s look at these office clichés in a new...

Industrial Skills Enhancement Program (INSEP)

Introduction Industrial Skills Enhancement Program (INSEP) program is aimed at equipping fresh graduates with the right skills and competencies to increase their employability. Selected graduates will be trained at the PSDC for first 3 months...