Penang’s Demography in Numbers
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In general, the size of Penang’s population is expected to expand substantially for elderly persons. This is evidently shown in Figure 1 where the pop...
Penang’s Finances Staying Strong
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Since 2008 Penang has experienced fiscal surpluses in its financial account; it achieved as large a sum as RM61.7mil in fiscal surpluses, or 0.1% of Penang’s GDP in 2017.
With Sights Set on More Innovation
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Penang Monthly meets up with Datuk Gooi Soon Chai, senior vice president and president (Electronic Industrial Solutions Group) of Keysight Technologies, as he shares his views on Penang’s industrialisation journey, talent upgrading and the importance of STEM education.
Penang’s Manufacturing Sector in Numbers
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The manufacturing sector remains a key economic driver in Penang, contributing about 43% to Penang’s economy, and consistently making up about 13% of the...
Local Solutions in Integrated Engineering Generate Huge Possibilities
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PENANG’S INDUSTRIAL GROWTH is anchored in its promoted sectors, especially the electrical and electronics (E&E) and machinery and equipment industries...
Desperate Means to Keep B40 Malaysians Afloat in 2021
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LIVELIHOOD AND INCOME have been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with workers and employees experiencing reduced hours or worse, lay-offs and retrenc...