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Tender for second segment of Penang Mutiara LRT line project yet to be awarded, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 21 -- The tender process for segment two of the Penang Mutiara LRT line project is yet to be awarded, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the first segment of ... Read More


Penang CM: Mount Erskine Underpass construction set to proceed without major traffic snarls

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- There will not be any major traffic disruption during the construction of the Mount Erskine Underpass, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang lawmaker said the R... Read More


CM: US remains one of Penang's top trade partners as chip innovation grows

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- The United States remains one of Penang's largest trade partners, with total exports to the US reaching RM79 billion in the first eight months of this year. Penang Chief Minis... Read More


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