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Penang launches RM20m Climate Mitigation Fund to help SMEs adopt greener operations

GEORGE TOWN, April 27 -- Penang launched a new Climate Mitigation Fund (CM Fund) with an initial RM20 million to help manufacturers implement sustainable solutions and reduce carbon emissions. Penang... Read More


Penang CM urges cloud seeding as critically low Sungai Muda levels threaten state water supply

GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- The Penang state government hopes cloud seeding operations can be carried out in upstream Kedah to raise water levels in Sungai Muda. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said... Read More


Penang LRT Mutiara Line construction on track, says CM amid political interference claims

GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- The Penang LRT Mutiara Line project remains on schedule despite the tender process for Package Two still pending finalisation. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said works ... Read More


Penang cements role as Malaysia's automation, test and equipment hub with launch of collaborative campus initiative

GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- Penang is strengthening its position as a key hub for automation, test and equipment (ATE) within Malaysia's semiconductor industry with the launch of a new industry-led ATE c... Read More


Clean house or lose trust: Deputy IGP says even minor police misconduct can tarnish entire force's reputation

GEORGE TOWN, April 23 -- Disciplinary action was taken against 1,429 police officers and personnel between January and December last year, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitch... Read More


JPJ probes claims of vehicle number plates being transferred without owners' knowledge

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has confirmed receiving several complaints regarding alleged transfers of ownership of unique vehicle registration numbers without the orig... Read More


JPJ to review viral video of express bus driver allegedly driving dangerously near KM196.1 southbound

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will review a recent viral video allegedly showing a bus driver driving dangerously. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said they... Read More


Bomba Malaysia aims to fill all special operations vacancies by 2027

SEBERANG PERAI, April 16 -- The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) aims to fill all vacancies within its special operations units by 2027 to bolster operational readiness and service delivery... Read More


Penang sees RM23.8m in fire losses for Q1 2026

SEBERANG PERAI, April 15 -- Penang recorded an estimated RM23.86 million in losses due to fires in the first three months of 2026, according to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Despite the hea... Read More


Penang obtains approval for international logistics aeropark, earthworks underway

GEORGE TOWN, April 14 -- Penang has obtained planning permission for the masterplan of the Penang International Logistics Aeropark (PILA). Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project, a join... Read More