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Project Riwayat explores how environmental decline drives cultural loss in Penang exhibition

GEORGE TOWN, May 2 -- For centuries, the environment has served as a source of inspiration for stories, dances, crafts and cultural traditions. As ecosystems change and species disappear, Malaysia's ... Read More


Penang picked for Indian Ocean maritime heritage Unesco bid involving 17 countries

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- GEORGE TOWN, May 1 - Penang has been selected to participate in the Indian government's initiative for a transnational Indian Ocean maritime Unesco listing. Penang Chief Minist... Read More


Penang targets 600 EV charging bays by 2030 as green push gathers pace

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 -- Penang aims to install 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the state by 2030, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said there are currently a few hundred, betw... Read More


Status quo stands: Penang still working well with coalition partners, says Chow Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 -- The Penang state government is working well with its coalition partners, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said it is still status quo in Penang at the moment. "B... Read More


Penang's single-use plastic ban on track for Sept 1, shift to biodegradable alternatives

GEORGE TOWN, April 27 -- Penang is on track to implement a full ban on single-use plastics from September 1 while introducing biodegradable plastics as replacement materials. Penang Chief Minister Ch... Read More


Penang launches RM20m Climate Mitigation Fund to help SMEs adopt greener operations

GEORGE TOWN, April 27 -- Penang launched a new Climate Mitigation Fund (CM Fund) with an initial RM20 million to help manufacturers implement sustainable solutions and reduce carbon emissions. Penang... Read More


Penang CM urges cloud seeding as critically low Sungai Muda levels threaten state water supply

GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- The Penang state government hopes cloud seeding operations can be carried out in upstream Kedah to raise water levels in Sungai Muda. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said... Read More


Penang LRT Mutiara Line construction on track, says CM amid political interference claims

GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- The Penang LRT Mutiara Line project remains on schedule despite the tender process for Package Two still pending finalisation. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said works ... Read More


Penang cements role as Malaysia's automation, test and equipment hub with launch of collaborative campus initiative

GEORGE TOWN, April 24 -- Penang is strengthening its position as a key hub for automation, test and equipment (ATE) within Malaysia's semiconductor industry with the launch of a new industry-led ATE c... Read More


Clean house or lose trust: Deputy IGP says even minor police misconduct can tarnish entire force's reputation

GEORGE TOWN, April 23 -- Disciplinary action was taken against 1,429 police officers and personnel between January and December last year, said Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitch... Read More