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Penang's iconic Dewan Sri Pinang set for first facelift in 50 years with RM52m federal grant

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 21 -- The iconic Dewan Sri Pinang that has served as a space for social, cultural and art activities since 1972 will be closed for a long-awaited upgrading work by the end of this ye... Read More


Only six graft cases involving Penang civil servants last year, says state secretary

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 21 -- There were only six corruption cases against civil servants in Penang state agencies last year, according to state secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long. He said the state govern... Read More


Zairil: Sinkhole at Bayan Lepas blamed on suspected utility leak, investigation ongoing

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 21 -- GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 - The recent closure of a side lane along Jalan Kenyalang 1 in Bayan Lepas, following the appearance of a sinkhole, is believed to be due to possible leaks... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow: Penang not renaming Jalan Pantai Bersih, only small lane near temple under review

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 21 -- GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 - The Penang state government has reassured residents along Jalan Pantai Bersih that it is not considering renaming the main road that fronts the beachfron... Read More


Education Ministry to ensure all parties sign Student Protection Policy covering bullying, harassment by next week

SEBERANG PERAI, Jan. 13 -- The Education Ministry will ensure that all parties sign the Student Protection Policy by next week. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this is only the first week of t... Read More


No deductions allowed: Education minister warns schools over RM150 early schooling aid

SEBERANG PERAI, Jan. 13 -- Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has warned schools not to deduct any other fees from the RM150 early schooling aid (BAP) meant for students. She said the aid must be give... Read More


Transport Ministry invites private firms to launch water taxis in Penang, as long as they follow safety rules

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- The Transport Ministry is inviting private companies to submit proposals for water taxi services in Penang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said an earlier proposal ... Read More


Expect congestion: Transport minister urges patience as Penang LRT construction starts

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- Contractors involved in the Penang Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project have been instructed to implement continuous traffic mitigation measures to prevent severe cong... Read More


Infinite miniature worlds by Hong Kong artist, Sim Chan, in solo Penang exhibition (VIDEO)

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 4 -- A tiny tram moves through mirrored space lined with running lights, evoking a journey through a time long gone. An iPhone box holds a miniature public phone booth leaning again... Read More


More than murals: How Ernest Zacharevic's art tells George Town's stories

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 4 -- When Lithuanian-born artist Ernest Zacharevic painted his first mural of his neighbour on the wall of a shop along Armenian Street back in 2011, no one paid any attention to it.... Read More