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Penang CM to consider extending Jagdeep’s medical leave if requested

The deputy chief minister is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kuala Lumpur

Komtar: flooding from water tank overflow shuts down 12 elevators

Only five elevators are currently working in the building that houses the Penang government

Increase Penang representative’s annual allocation to RM800,000, says Guan Eng

Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng, has urged the state government to increase the allocation from RM500,000 to RM800,000 per year for all assemblymen of the government bloc, similar to the amount provided in Selangor.

Any ex-CM must support current state government: Chow

A former chief minister of Penang has the responsibility to fully support the current government elected by the people through the democratic system.

Half-month bonus for Penang civil servants: Chow

As an appreciation and recognition of civil servants in the state, the Penang state government has approved a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) payment amounting to half a month's pay or a minimum of RM1,000.

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports