The Chip War: A Wide Window of Opportunity for Malaysia
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SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTION HAS emerged as the latest geopolitical battleground, replacing oil as the 21st century’s strategic resource. This new…
Penang's Manufacturing Future: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Talent
5 min read
The evolving global trade landscape presents numerous opportunities for Malaysia to capitalise on. Penang, with its robust electrical and electronics (E&E) supply chain, is particularly well-positioned to attract multinational corporations and local businesses.
An Outcome-Based Budget in Line With Penang2030
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THE 2024 PENANG STATE BUDGET, presented by the Chief Minister in November 2023, amounts to RM1.42bil, RM1.05bil of which are allocated for operating expenses an...
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Rebound is Slower than Expected despite Fiscal Measures
10 min read
2021 WILL BE a year fraught with economic challenges and uncertainties. The spike in Covid-19 cases since September 2020 continues to see Malaysia’s econo...
The TVET Landscape and Its Development in Malaysia
4 min read
TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL Education and Training (TVET) is the main driving force for the socio-economic development of the country, helping ease youth unemploym...
Manufacturing Excellence: Fruits of Penang’s Industrialisation
5 min read
THE SEMICON SOUTHEAST ASIA event hosted at Setia SPICE Convention Centre from 21 to 23 June 2022 is a part of the ongoing celebration of Penang’s 50th year of m...
Penang Finance:Strong Roots, Stunted Growth
13 min read
Penang faces economic struggles due to federal control over its finances, relying on federal funds for development. The state must seek greater self-reliance to overcome challenges and thrive independently.
How industrial is Penang?
5 min read
What is the growth potential of industrial investments?Everybody knows that output can only come with inputs. Factory operations rely not only on labour and r...
Taking Tourism To The Next Level
16 min read
From being one of Asia’s leading sun, sea and sand destinations in the 1960s and 1970s, Penang’s tourism industry seemed to wane in the 1990s, in the face of stiff regional competition.
A-G’s report on Penang’s financial status Positive feedback with some concerns
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Despite the positive response from the Auditor-General regarding Penang’s financial statement and financial management, it is nevertheless important to un...
Turning Points: Ups and downs of Penang’s economy
10 min read
IntroductionWe take keen interest on economic news only because we realise that recessions have a way of creeping up on us and messing up whatever big plans w...