{
  "id": 18708642,
  "title": "Penang sets aside RM4.5m to grow startups, AI adoption and digital economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/penang-sets-aside-rm4-5m-to-grow-startups-ai-adoption-and-digital-18708642",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:50:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/penang-sets-aside-rm45m-to-grow-startups-ai-adoption-and-digital-economy/242390"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Penang government has allocated RM4.5 million in its 2027 budget to support technology startups, accelerate digitalisation among SMEs, and expand the use of AI across the state's economy. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced this in the context of strengthening the state's technology start-up ecosystem and helping businesses embrace digital transformation. The budget allocation has already supported the creation of 310 startups and the generation of approximately 1,720 jobs. The initiative also involves a collaboration between young innovators and experienced industry players, showcasing the importance of learning across generations as Penang prepares its workforce for technological changes.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}