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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has tasked Penang with emerging as a leader in Bumiputera economic participation, announcing RM5 million for a semiconductor action plan while debunking perceptions of weak Muslim and Bumiputera engagement in the state.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is conducting a two-day working visit to Penang focused on skills development, Islamic education, heritage conservation and Bumiputera business advancement, with multiple programme launches scheduled.
Penang's Chief Minister has warned that the RM1 billion Jelutong landfill rehabilitation project will be terminated unless PLB Engineering Bhd secures Environmental Impact Assessment approval by a strict deadline.
A collaborative initiative between CIMB Islamic Bank and Penang's Islamic Religious Council has awarded motorcycles and business training to 20 selected entrepreneurs from the asnaf community, part of broader efforts to create sustainable income generation.