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Six months on, Penang housewife seeks heavier charges after being repeatedly hit on the head with hammer by neighbour

GEORGE TOWN, April 7 -- It has been more than six months since Rina Minda Sari survived being hit repeatedly on her head with a hammer but the trauma and pain remained. The 47-year-old housewife said... Read More


As interest in Penang's Chingay Parade wanes among the young, Unesco bid sparks hope for its future

GEORGE TOWN, April 6 -- The Chingay Parade in Penang used to draw thousands of people, all crammed by the roadsides, craning their necks as they watch the acrobatic feats of the Chingay performers eas... Read More


Penang submits lion dance and Chingay parade for Unesco recognition in joint effort with China, Singapore

GEORGE TOWN, April 4 -- The Penang state government said it has submitted the lion dance and Chingay parade to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for inclusi... Read More


Penang seeks help for cloud seeding as water levels in two dams drop

GEORGE TOWN, April 1 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will be seeking assistance from National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to carry out cloud-... Read More


Police rescue disabled child, arrest man who hijacked car with boy inside

GEORGE TOWN, March 31 -- Police have rescued a five-year-old disabled boy who was inside a car hijacked by a man in Penang last night. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said the suspect was arre... Read More


HFMD cases in Penang more than quadrupled this year, over 3,400 infections reported so far

GEORGE TOWN, March 28 -- Penang saw over a four-fold increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases between January 1 and March 22 this year compared to the same period last year. State commi... Read More


Penang to face 60-hour statewide water disruption starting April 25 for RM25m pipeline upgrade

GEORGE TOWN, March 27 -- There will be a scheduled water supply interruption (SWSI) in Penang affecting 341,708 consumers in all five districts in the state between April 25 and 28. Penang Chief Mini... Read More


Malaysian film 'Mamu Georgetown' places spotlight on Penang's culture and heritage

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 -- A local film titled Mamu Georgetown is set to shine a spotlight on Penang by showcasing the beauty and unique culture of the northern state. Film director Zulkifli Abu Hassan... Read More


The Herbal Soup Shop in George Town offers customers halal Chinese herbal soups and more

GEORGE TOWN, March 25 -- A bowl of soup is the ultimate comfort food and for Muslim-convert Gimi Lim Burge, that is the reason he created halal versions of the herbal soups he grew up drinking as a ch... Read More


Liew urges Penang's tech sector, developers to tackle wages and housing together to retain talent lured by Singapore

SEBERANG PERAI, March 25 -- Penang must find multipronged solutions, including housing and salary adjustments, to retain local talent, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Ton... Read More