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Lim Chong Eu Revisited
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Those who worked with and knew Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu share their recollections of Penang's former Chief Minister.
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Turning Points: Ups and downs of Penang’s economy
10 min read
Today, there is a wide variety of methods used by different agencies to detect and announce dates when the economy makes a regime change from the peak and going into recession, and from the trough to begin another period of expansion.
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SERI seeks to offer policy alternatives
6 min read
There are think tanks, and there are think tanks. Penang’s own think tank, the Socio-Economic and Environmental Research Institute (SERI), is seeking to differentiate itself by playing a role as not just the state’s preeminent think tank, but also as “devil’s advocate”.
Tighter cooperation between Pakatan Rakyat-run states
6 min read
The mass media tends to drown out the steady progress of what the Pakatan Rakyat state governments are actually doing on a daily basis. Their learning curve on gaining power at state level was no doubt steep, but where policies are concerned, their achievements have been impressive.
A-G’s report on Penang’s financial status: Positive feedback with some concerns
4 min read
Despite the positive response from the Auditor-General regarding Penang’s financial statement and financial management, it is nevertheless important to understand to what extent the current government spends its resources.