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Passing on the legacy: Preserving the Nyonya 'manik' shoe heritage one bead at a time in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 4 -- One of the earliest memories that fourth generation Nyonya, May Lim Siew Seng, had was being asked to help her aunts to separate colourful manik (beads) according to shape, size... Read More


Penang LRT Mutiara line: Major traffic diversion in Bayan Lepas to start in early 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 2 -- Major traffic diversion along the busy main roads in Bayan Lepas will start early next year to make way for the Penang LRT Mutiara line construction works. SRS Consortium proje... Read More


Penang first in Malaysia to mandate hotel safety videos for guests

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 28 -- Penang becomes first state to make hotel safety videos mandatory for guests SEBERANG PERAI, Sept 29 - Penang has become the first state in Malaysia to make it compulsory for... Read More


Penang Bomba warns public to avoid risky water spots during monsoon rains

SEBERANG PERAI, Sept. 28 -- The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has advised the public to avoid visiting high-risk water recreation areas, especially during the current monsoon season, due t... Read More


Putrajaya takes Anti-bullying Bill direct to schools in nationwide town halls

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 26 -- The government will hold town hall sessions directly with students from primary schools to universities to gather their views on the proposed Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill, said... Read More


Penang set for major boost with new Singapore flight, more Hong Kong services

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 23 -- Penang's tourism sector is set for a significant boost, with Batik Air launching a new direct flight from Singapore this December and HK Express increasing its Hong Kong servi... Read More


Penang courts Japanese investment with RM5b project showcase, inks logistics MOUs at Osaka Expo

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 23 -- The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is showcasing RM5 billion worth of development projects at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, to attract new investment and position... Read More


Over 13 million Malaysians have redeemed SARA RM100 credit, says finance minister

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 23 -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said more than 13 million people have redeemed the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) credit. He said many recipients have fully u... Read More


Malaysia's petrol among world's cheapest, says finance minister II

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 22 -- GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 - The petrol price in Malaysia remains as one of the lowest in the world even as the country rolls out subsidised fuel price at RM1.99 per litre for RON9... Read More


Penang's Burmah Road sinkhole: Pipe replacement work to take five days

GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 22 -- Repair works on a burst sewage pipe that caused a sinkhole in Burmah Road is expected to take five days to complete, according to the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) Mayor D... Read More