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Penang welfare department rescues 20 children, including baby, from shady warehouse 'centre'

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 -- The Penang State Welfare Department (JKM) rescued 20 children, including a 15-day-old baby girl, in a special operation at a warehouse and house in Bukit Mertajam last week. J... Read More


Over 4,000 affected as Penang utility company tackles low water pressure in south-west island and Seberang Perai

GEORGE TOWN, July 24 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is taking steps to optimise water flow and increase water pressure as consumers in higher ground areas in South Seberang Perai (SPS), Ce... Read More


Penang CM: RM100 aid welcome, but Malaysia needs long-term fixes for rising cost of living

GEORGE TOWN, July 23 -- Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the federal government should come up with long-term solutions to the rising cost of living. He welcomed the RM100 one-off aid announc... Read More


Penang culls over 800 pigs over African Swine Fever, assures public no human risk

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- A total of 822 pigs from two farms in Penang have been culled due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) as of July 17. According to the local government and town and country planni... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow: Penang bans out-of-state traders from Deepavali fairs to protect locals, off-peak season still open to others

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- Only local traders are allowed to organise Indian trade fairs in Penang with stalls selling clothes, accessories and various items in the months leading up to Deepavali, said P... Read More


Chow: Penang bans out-of-state traders from Deepavali fairs to protect locals, off-peak season still open to others

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- Only local traders are allowed to organise Indian trade fairs in Penang with stalls selling clothes, accessories and various items in the months leading up to Deepavali, said P... Read More


Penang chief minister: PDC will fully cooperate with investigations into MBI investment scheme

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has submitted documents to Bukit Aman's special task force on Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) to assist in investigations into the MBI investm... Read More


Greener streets, cooler city: How Penang plans to refresh Unesco-listed George Town

GEORGE TOWN, July 20 -- In George Town's historic core, one of Penang's oldest roads is about to get a major facelift, not just for heritage, but for the climate. Beach Street, once a waterfront arte... Read More


Penang's Mutiara LRT Line kicks off with road widening, utility works planned at multiple locations

GEORGE TOWN, July 16 -- Construction works on the Mutiara Line LRT project here are set to begin following the issuance of a notice to commence work. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the noti... Read More


Penang Hill Festival to showcase more than biosphere, includes cultural heritage and music

GEORGE TOWN, July 15 -- Penang Hill will celebrate the sixth edition of its Penang Hill Festival (PHF2025) this weekend, highlighting not only its biodiversity but also its rich cultural heritage. Ac... Read More