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Majority of investments announced in Penang realised, says Kon Yeow

SEBERANG PERAI, April 19 -- Nine in 10 investments in Penang announced by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) have been realised within a few years, said Penang Chief Minister Chow K... Read More


Penang water company says on high alert after Sungai Muda drops below safe level

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is on high alert after Sungai Muda measured at 1.61m at the Lahar Tiang intake yesterday, which is below the two-metre safe level. ... Read More


Air pocket, wet soil cause of flying debris damage at condo during blasting work, says Penang Infrastructure Corporation

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- Penang Infrastructure Corporation (PIC) has blamed the presence of an air pocket within a boulder during controlled blasting work at the construction site of a highway project... Read More


No decision on undersea tunnel yet, says Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- The Penang state government has yet to make a decision on its proposed undersea tunnel project linking Gurney Drive on the island to Bagan Ajam in Seberang Perai. Penang Chie... Read More


SAM demands halt to Penang Hill cable car project, says EIA approved without public consultation

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) has called for the RM300 million cable car project to be put on hold until all concerns about the project were addressed. SAM president Meenakshi ... Read More


Penang CM: State can still extract water from Sungai Muda even as Kedah warns of drop in river water level

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- The drop in water level at Sungai Muda will not prevent Penang from continuing to extract water from the river, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the pump ins... Read More


PKR refutes allegations that billions in royalty funds went to party account; to lodge report with police, MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- PKR has denied allegations that billions of Kelantan and Terengganu's royalties were channelled into the party's accounts. Party information chief Fahmi Fadzil said a police... Read More


CyberSecurity Malaysia reports a steep jump in data thefts last year

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) has reported a 1,192 per cent hike in data thefts in the country last year compared to only 50 cases in 2022. A total 646 data thefts were repor... Read More


Singapore recalls Samy instant Bak Kut Teh imported from Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Singapore has ordered a recall of Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice (Dry and Soup) after it was found to be imported into the country from an unapproved source in Ma... Read More


Penang is expected to achieve zero hardcore poverty by June this year, says PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, April 5 -- Penang is expected to achieve zero hardcore poverty by June 1 this year, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime minister said the government has always prioritised a... Read More