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Chingay returns with double the bang
GEORGE TOWN: Almost twice the usual number of participants took part in this year’s Chingay parade here, marking a great return of the event touted as among the biggest street processions within the Unesco World Heritage Site. → Read More
Chingay returns with double the bang
GEORGE TOWN: Almost twice the usual number of participants took part in this year’s Chingay parade here, marking a great return of the event touted as among the biggest street processions within the Unesco World Heritage Site. → Read More
Durian lovers, rejoice!
GEORGE TOWN: Good news for durian lovers. This year’s season is expected to be a bumper harvest due to the hot spell and they will probably start dropping by next month. → Read More
Durian lovers, rejoice!
GEORGE TOWN: Good news for durian lovers. This year’s season is expected to be a bumper harvest due to the hot spell and they will probably start dropping by next month. → Read More
A toast to the fairer sex
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Women’s Development Corp (PWDC) is aiming to break Malaysia’s Book of Records by having the most participants in a Zumba dance as part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration. → Read More
A toast to the fairer sex
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Women’s Development Corp (PWDC) is aiming to break Malaysia’s Book of Records by having the most participants in a Zumba dance as part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration. → Read More
Poised to take off
THE recent announcement that the Penang International Airport (PIA) will be expanded and upgraded is raising expectations that the tourism-dependent state will receive a much-needed boost. → Read More
Lifts planned for all train stations
Transport Ministry is looking to have lifts installed at all KTM Bhd (KTM) stations to encourage the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities to use public transport. → Read More
Malaysia’s drone readiness now ranks 21 in global index
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia’s drone industry has taken a big leap forward with its global Drone Readiness Index (DRI) rising to 21st spot from 30th last year. → Read More
Malaysia’s drone readiness now ranks 21 in global index
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia’s drone industry has taken a big leap forward with its global Drone Readiness Index (DRI) rising to 21st spot from 30th last year. → Read More
Penang Perikatan cries foul over decision to vacate four Bersatu seats
GEORGE TOWN: The DAP-led Penang state government has been accused of "snatching away the mandate of the people" by ordering four Bersatu assemblymen to vacate their seats in the state assembly. → Read More
First phase payments under Penang’s i-Sejahtera programmes to start from March 8
GEORGE TOWN: Payments for the first phase under the i-Sejahtera programmes will start from March 8, says Penang exco member Phee Boon Poh. → Read More
First phase payments under Penang’s i-Sejahtera programmes to start from March 8
GEORGE TOWN: Payments for the first phase under the i-Sejahtera programmes will start from March 8, says Penang exco member Phee Boon Poh. → Read More
Four escape car fire after accident on Penang Bridge
GEORGE TOWN: A road accident on KM3 of the Penang Bridge resulted in a Perodua Axia bursting into flames at about 1.08am on Thursday (Feb 23). → Read More
Four escape car fire after accident on Penang Bridge
GEORGE TOWN: A road accident on KM3 of the Penang Bridge resulted in a Perodua Axia bursting into flames at about 1.08am on Thursday (Feb 23). → Read More
Obstacle course
Penang’s hard-fought network of scenic bicycle lanes is marred by litter from irresponsible visitors and the rubbish is drawing pests like crows. → Read More
All the best, SPM candidates!
A total of 403,637 candidates will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2022 written tests from Monday (Feb 20) to March 15 at 3,355 examination centres nationwide. The Education Ministry says 131,318 invigilators have been appointed to ensure the smooth running of the SPM exams. → Read More
All the best, SPM candidates!
A total of 403,637 candidates will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2022 written tests from Monday (Feb 20) to March 15 at 3,355 examination centres nationwide. The Education Ministry says 131,318 invigilators have been appointed to ensure the smooth running of the SPM exams. → Read More
Penang back as a magnet for healthcare travellers
GEORGE TOWN: The heart of a man from Medan was functioning at only 15% by the time he could fly to Penang after travel restrictions caused by Covid-19 were lifted. → Read More
Penang back as a magnet for healthcare travellers
GEORGE TOWN: The heart of a man from Medan was functioning at only 15% by the time he could fly to Penang after travel restrictions caused by Covid-19 were lifted. → Read More