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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple: A temple that has kept traditions alive for 225 years in the heart of George Town

GEORGE TOWN, July 4 -- Back in 1801, early migrants from India who worked in the warehouse and shipping industry off Weld Quay set up a small shrine to seek the blessings of the Sri Maha Mariamman god... और पढ़ें


Manufacturing powers Penang's economy to 7.3pc growth in 2025

Kuala Lampur, July 3 -- GEORGE TOWN, July 3 - Penang's economy grew 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching RM130.3 billion. According to the Department of Statistics Mal... और पढ़ें


Penang sweeps 12 honours at Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards

SEBERANG PERAI, July 1 -- Penang's tourism industry has claimed 12 honours across multiple categories at the Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2025-2026, with state tourism leaders, hotels, attract... और पढ़ें


Outcry over elephant wedding procession in Kelantan prompts Perhilitan task force

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 -- As animal rights groups slammed the use of elephants in a wedding procession last weekend, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) responded late last night b... और पढ़ें


Bringing life back to old Air Itam township in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 -- Air Itam township spreads out from the iconic Air Itam Market which is always bustling with activities from as early as 5am. But by the time the streetlights are turned on, th... और पढ़ें


The story behind the Hainanese legacy of chicken rice, chicken chop and 'kopi-o' in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, June 28 -- In Malaysia, the Hainanese may only make up about 4 per cent of the Chinese population but they have become commonly associated with kopitiam food and local coffee. Whether it... और पढ़ें


Beloved Penang stall Apong Guan all set to win KL hearts (and tummies!) one 'apom' at a time from August

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- For generations of Penangites, a stop at Apong Guan along Jalan Burma (or its more familiar name Burmah Road) has been part of the ritual of growing up. Whether it was a quick... और पढ़ें


Anwar lauds US-Iran de-escalation, warns geopolitical turmoil hits the poor hardest

SEBERANG PERAI, June 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the reported de-escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, describing the breakthrough as a vital win for ... और पढ़ें


Forget the food influencers... check out these delicious (and cheap) eats in Penang recommended by food delivery riders

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 -- Most days, food delivery rider Shahazri Mohd Salleh spends up to 10 hours weaving through Penang's streets on his motorcycle, collecting orders from hawker stalls, kopitiams an... और पढ़ें


Penang to work closely with Putrajaya on refugee and asylum seeker management, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 -- The Penang state government is fully supportive of more systematic and controlled management of refugees in the state, particularly the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) mech... और पढ़ें