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Penang optimistic about win-win outcome in US tariff talks, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- Penang is hoping for a win-win outcome in discussions with the United States over tariff rates affecting Malaysia during the upcoming Asean Summit. Penang Chief Minister Chow ... Read More


Penang sees jump in flu clusters to 36, but situation remains under control, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 14 -- The number of influenza and respiratory tract infection clusters in Penang has increased to a cumulative total of 36 in epidemiological week (EW) 41/2025 (Oct 5 - Oct 10). Pen... Read More


Penang to tackle 53 flood hotspots with focused prevention and mitigation plans, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 14 -- A total of 53 areas in Penang have been identified as flood hotspots based on records of flooding in the area in the past three years. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said... Read More


Budget 2026: 4,500 contract doctors to get permanent posts, on-call allowances up 40pc

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- A total 4,500 contract doctors will be offered permanent posts under Budget 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a total 1,500 permanent positions have been app... Read More


Budget 2026 channels RM46.5b into public healthcare, expands tax relief and insurance access for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Putrajaya has raised the healthcare allocation to RM46.5 billion in Budget 2026, an increase of RM1.2 billion from RM45.3 billion this year. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar I... Read More


Budget 2026 breathes new life into KL's historic landmarks, including RM600m facelift for Carcosa Seri Negara

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- One of the country's most important landmarks, Carcosa Seri Negara will undergo a RM600 million facelift with investment by Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Prime Minister Datuk Ser... Read More


Penang receives RM8.79m for slope repairs in landslide-prone areas

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 7 -- Penang has been allocated RM8.79 million from the Works Ministry this year for slope repair works in landslide-prone areas across the Northeast and Southwest districts of the is... Read More


Penang receives RM8.79 million for slope repairs in landslide-prone areas

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 7 -- Penang has been allocated RM8.79 million from the Works Ministry this year for slope repair works in landslide-prone areas across the Northeast and Southwest districts of the is... Read More


Passing on the legacy: Preserving the Nyonya 'manik' shoe heritage one bead at a time in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 4 -- One of the earliest memories that fourth generation Nyonya, May Lim Siew Seng, had was being asked to help her aunts to separate colourful manik (beads) according to shape, size... Read More


Penang LRT Mutiara line: Major traffic diversion in Bayan Lepas to start in early 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 2 -- Major traffic diversion along the busy main roads in Bayan Lepas will start early next year to make way for the Penang LRT Mutiara line construction works. SRS Consortium proje... Read More