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Anwar to reach out to Ramasamy after DAP exit

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he will meet Perai incumbent P. Ramasamy to get clarity following the former Penang deputy chief minister’s exit from DAP.

PH-BN tackle formidable Sanusi factor

One cannot be blamed if it appears that Sanusi is the leader of Perikatan Nasional (PN) – not former prime minister and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin or PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang.

Facepalm: DAP MP slams Lau’s U-turn response after being shooed from Penang ceramah

DAP’s Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has given Gerakan president Datuk Dominic Lau a dressing-down over his “facepalm” response after being shooed from a Perikatan Nasional (PN) ceramah event in Penang recently. 

Penang polls: eight police reports, including 3R allegation lodged

The Penang police have received eight reports, including one on the 3R (religion, royalty, and race) issue, as of yesterday in connection with the state election campaigning.

Ex-DAP man runs as independent to save Penang from Guan Eng

David Marshel, who quit DAP after 15 years in the party, said that his decision to contest for the Perai state seat also aims to provide “necessary” support to caretaker chief minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period