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Makam Dato Koyah in George Town: In remembrance of a spiritual healer whose legacy lives on at his shrine

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 -- The late Syed Mustapha Idris, affectionately known as Dato Koyah, used to make porridge for people who came to him for help. Known for his mystical healing powers, he made medi... Read More


Penang tourism performance undervalued in 'flawed' DOSM survey, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, July 3 -- Penang state executive councillor for tourism and creative economy Wong Hon Wai has criticised the domestic tourism figures released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DO... Read More


Cops suspect gang link in Penang school drive-by shooting but victim denies knowing gunmen

SEBERANG PERAI, July 3 -- A man who escaped unhurt in a shooting incident on Tuesday had reclined his seat when he saw a motorcycle heading towards his vehicle, said Penang Deputy Police Chief Datuk M... Read More


Fu De Ci Temple in George Town: A 215-year story of protection, prosperity and cultural significance

GEORGE TOWN, July 2 -- Intricate sculptures fashioned from pieces of broken porcelain bowls featuring dragons, a scene of a grand temple and the Jade Emperor riding an auspicious creature adorn the ro... Read More


Penang still waiting for green light from Transport Ministry for LRT project, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 -- The Penang state government is still awaiting the official notice to proceed from the Transport Ministry and MRT Corporation (MRTC) before physical work can begin on the Light R... Read More


Fahmi: Where there's a road, there'll be internet - Malaysia set to expand highway coverage

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will work with the Malaysian Highway Authority to expand telecommunications coverage along highways. Communication... Read More


George Town's 'mini Mecca': Acheen Street Mosque opens its doors for cultural harmony and heritage

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 -- Over the past several years, the Acheen Street Mosque here has opened its doors to the general public during Ramadan to host buka puasa with non-Muslims. The historical mosque... Read More


PBAHB posts record RM144m profit, seeks over RM1b for water infrastructure, says Chow Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, June 26 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation's (PBAPP) holding company PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB) recorded the highest net profit of RM144.167 million in its 26-year history. This is a 319.7... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow presses federal government to implement SST revenue sharing with states, including Penang

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 -- Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has reiterated his call to Putrajaya to consider the state's request for the federal government to share the taxes collected from the state.... Read More


Penang nets RM6.7b in Q1 manufacturing investments, mostly foreign

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 -- Penang recorded RM6.7 billion in approved manufacturing investments for the first quarter of 2025, accounting for 22 per cent of Malaysia's total and ranking it second among al... Read More