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Penang still waiting for green light from Transport Ministry for LRT project, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 -- The Penang state government is still awaiting the official notice to proceed from the Transport Ministry and MRT Corporation (MRTC) before physical work can begin on the Light R... Read More


Fahmi: Where there's a road, there'll be internet - Malaysia set to expand highway coverage

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will work with the Malaysian Highway Authority to expand telecommunications coverage along highways. Communication... Read More


George Town's 'mini Mecca': Acheen Street Mosque opens its doors for cultural harmony and heritage

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 -- Over the past several years, the Acheen Street Mosque here has opened its doors to the general public during Ramadan to host buka puasa with non-Muslims. The historical mosque... Read More


PBAHB posts record RM144m profit, seeks over RM1b for water infrastructure, says Chow Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, June 26 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation's (PBAPP) holding company PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB) recorded the highest net profit of RM144.167 million in its 26-year history. This is a 319.7... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow presses federal government to implement SST revenue sharing with states, including Penang

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 -- Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has reiterated his call to Putrajaya to consider the state's request for the federal government to share the taxes collected from the state.... Read More


Penang nets RM6.7b in Q1 manufacturing investments, mostly foreign

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 -- Penang recorded RM6.7 billion in approved manufacturing investments for the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 22 per cent of Malaysia's total and ranking it second among al... Read More


Chest bitten, face punched: Police remand two youths who allegedly attacked officer at Penang headquarters

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 -- Two youths, aged 19 and 20, were remanded for three days after allegedly punching and biting a policeman at the Penang police headquarters (IPK) here. Northeast district polic... Read More


How a former maternity hospital, clinic and pharmacy became the shining example of heritage restoration in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, June 21 -- Fronting the corner of Lebuh Acheh and Carnarvon Street is an imposing British colonial white building with modern touches and Straits Chinese influences. The architectural st... Read More


Penang has enough land to meet industrial demand for next 15 years, CM says amid RM13b in Q1 investments

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- Penang has sufficient land to meet industrial needs in the state for the next 10 to 15 years, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said today there was a perce... Read More


A fusion of cultures in every step: Inside Penang's vibrant Yosakoi Parade

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- First introduced in 2013 with just three participating teams, the Penang Yosakoi Parade has since evolved into a vibrant, large-scale celebration - complete with a championship... Read More