Penang’s economic growth is unfolding against global uncertainty and national transformation. In this episode, YB Steven Sim Chee Keong—Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, MP for Bukit Mertajam, and Penang State Chair of the Democratic Action Party—joins Dr. Beh May Ting to discuss how pressure can be turned into progress. Drawing on his experience across multiple ministerial portfolios, he offers insights into resilience, innovation, and inclusive growth, while reflecting on Penang’s role in shaping Malaysia’s future. He shares how Penang can advance to its next level of growth, guided by both policy vision and grounded local experience.