GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 14 -- Around the 1790s, when Cantonese immigrants arrived in Penang from China's Guangdong province, they formed an offshoot of the Hung League and called themselves Ghee Hin, meani... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 13 -- The inaugural Hin-Between Festival has kicked off at Hin Bus Depot, marking two major milestones: its 10th anniversary as anart and community space last year and the 10th anni... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 13 -- The Hakka community in Penang may be small, but its members are determined to keep their heritage alive. From online language classes to drama shows and even songs, the 1,300... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 11 -- Penang's consolidated funds have shrunk over the years, from RM1.15 billion in 2019 to RM155.94 million at the end of 2024. The state government is now focusing on rebuilding... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 11 -- Private jetties in Penang will soon be required to apply for licences under the Penang Port Commission (PPC). PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said there are currently 38 pri... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 10 -- Monkeys may look so cute and furry that people are tempted to feed them, but this seemingly kind gesture can bring more harm than good to the primates. Feeding monkeys human ... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 10 -- Honorary Consul of Nepal Datuk Huan Cheng Guan has urged Malaysians to defer all non-essential travel to Nepal amid escalating unrest in the Himalayan nation. He said the pol... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 9 -- Strung across the busy road along Jalan Lembah Permai in Tanjung Bungah, a red canopy bridge made especially for wildlife to cross the road was barely discernible to drivers. ... Read More
SEBERANG PERAI, Sept. 9 -- Beef, unagi, and grouper grown in a laboratory may sound like science fiction, but Penang engineer Jason Ng has made it a reality, with plans to launch the products in Singa... Read More
GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 5 -- The Penang Ferry Museum is now open to the public, almost a year after the iconic ferry made its last journey across the channel to be parked at the Tanjung City Marina to begi... Read More