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Penang sees 421pc spike in HFMD cases compared to same period last year, post-Aidilfitri clusters emerge

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- Penang has seen a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) by recording 579 new cases between April 6 and 12, an increase of 353 cases compared to the previous week. Stat... Read More


Penang open to special monitoring task force set up by MACC and Economy Ministry, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- The Penang state government is open to the special task force established by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Economy Ministry to oversee projects appro... Read More


Batu Ferringhi beaches set for RM61m revival, promising tourism boost.

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) has approved an allocation of RM61 million to rehabilitate the popular tourist belt of Batu Ferringhi. Depu... Read More


Anwar: Malaysia's multiracial harmony is real - don't let politicians wreck it

SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to take pride in the country's harmonious multiracial society and reject divisive politics. He said Malaysia's... Read More


Mosques should be built on faith, not for show, says PM Anwar

SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said mosques serve as places to nurture piety and uphold noble values, which are essential for maintaining community harmony. He sa... Read More


Anwar: Malaysia must use its strength, work with Asean countries to face US tariffs

SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 -- Malaysia must leverage its strengths and work with fellow Asean countries to face the impact of the 24 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States (US), said Prime Minist... Read More


'Realigning, not retreating': No mass layoffs or shutdowns in Penang despite US tariffs, says InvestPenang

GEORGE TOWN, April 11 -- There are no massive retrenchments or company shutdowns in Penang due to the tariffs imposed by the United States, according to state's investment promotion agency InvestPenan... Read More


Penang readies 80 tankers, 182 tanks for April 25 supply cut affecting 340,000 water consumers

GEORGE TOWN, April 11 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will deploy 80 tankers and 182 water tanks under its water relief plan (WRP) during the scheduled water supply interruption (SWSI) on A... Read More


InvestPenang warns 24pc US tariff may hurt Malaysia's FDI prospects, trigger shift to Mexico

GEORGE TOWN, April 8 -- The imposition of a 24 per cent tariff on exports to the United States may reduce Malaysia's attractiveness for future foreign direct investments (FDI), according to Penang sta... Read More


Penang govt issues final eviction deadline for Permatang Damar Laut landowners, vacate by April 15 for highway project

GEORGE TOWN, April 8 -- Landowners, along with residents, of 11 land lots in Permatang Damar Laut have been told to vacate their premises by April 15 to make way for phase one of the Pan Island Link 2... Read More