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RM22.35m e-waste seized as police arrest six in Penang raid

SEBERANG PERAI, Oct. 28 -- Police have arrested six individuals and seized various e-waste components and equipment worth RM22.35 million during a raid at a factory in Jalan Bukit Tambun in Juru yeste... Read More


Jalan Tun Sardon in George Town remains closed as crews clear landslide, says Penang rep

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 28 -- Clearing works along Jalan Tun Sardon (P14) are still ongoing following the road's closure due to landslides last Thursday. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committ... Read More


Malaysia steps up efforts to ensure fair, dignified worker housing, says HR minister

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 28 -- Malaysia is committed to ensuring that accommodation provided to workers meets international standards. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the government is t... Read More


Heavy rains push Air Itam Dam to near full capacity for first time in four years

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 27 -- Penang's Air Itam Dam is nearly full for the first time in four years, reaching 99.4 per cent effective capacity following continuous rains over the past few days. Penang Wate... Read More


What are the different types of Chinese schools - and what are the rules on alcohol?

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 25 -- The recent controversy over alcohol being served during an alumni gathering at a secondary school in Ipoh has renewed attention on the rules for school halls leased out for pri... Read More


Tender for second segment of Penang Mutiara LRT line project yet to be awarded, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 21 -- The tender process for segment two of the Penang Mutiara LRT line project is yet to be awarded, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the first segment of ... Read More


Penang CM: Mount Erskine Underpass construction set to proceed without major traffic snarls

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- There will not be any major traffic disruption during the construction of the Mount Erskine Underpass, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang lawmaker said the R... Read More


CM: US remains one of Penang's top trade partners as chip innovation grows

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- The United States remains one of Penang's largest trade partners, with total exports to the US reaching RM79 billion in the first eight months of this year. Penang Chief Minis... Read More


Penang optimistic about win-win outcome in US tariff talks, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- Penang is hoping for a win-win outcome in discussions with the United States over tariff rates affecting Malaysia during the upcoming Asean Summit. Penang Chief Minister Chow ... Read More


Penang sees jump in flu clusters to 36, but situation remains under control, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 14 -- The number of influenza and respiratory tract infection clusters in Penang has increased to a cumulative total of 36 in epidemiological week (EW) 41/2025 (Oct 5 - Oct 10). Pen... Read More