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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


Penang to spend RM2.9b on water infrastructure as consumption set to surge

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 -- A total of RM2.9 billion will be invested in 12 water supply projects across Penang over the next five years as the state prepares for a projected 34.3 per cent increase in wat... और पढ़ें


Penang to secure land ownership for all 28 Tamil schools, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN, June 14 -- The Penang government is working towards ensuring all 28 Tamil vernacular schools in the state eventually obtain ownership of their land, said State Housing and Environment Com... और पढ़ें


Malaysians spend 15.3pc more in April to RM174.8b, but goods bought rise just 6.2pc, DOSM reports

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 -- Malaysians spent more in April as wholesale and retail trade sales rose 15.3 per cent year-on-year to RM174.8 billion, outpacing a 6.2 per cent increase in the volume of goods so... और पढ़ें