Penang in need of financial centre to boost electrical and electronics sectors - CM
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Chow said that financing remains an important missing piece in Penang’s global semiconductor ecosystem, despite acquiring a foundation over more than five decad...
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PENANG needs an International Financial Centre (Technology) for upscaling, expansion and greater access to the global financial markets, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
He appealed for the Finance Ministry to consider it in the proposal for the upcoming Budget 2027, which would be tabled in Parliament soon.
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- Aug 20, 2026
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- Aug 20, 2026
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