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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


From pistachio to red velvet, mini 'apom balik' a hit at Bayan Baru Ramadan Bazaar

GEORGE TOWN, March 22 -- Set aide for now the traditional apom balik (sweet pancake turnover, also known as apam balik) filled with plain crushed peanuts and creamed corn- since it now comes in a vari... Read More


PBAPP to lay longest pipeline in Penang, connecting Sungai Dua to Butterworth with RM128m project

GEORGE TOWN, March 21 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will lay its longest major pipeline next year after obtaining approval from the relevant agencies. PBAPP's chief executive officer, Da... Read More


Penang's first Madani affordable housing project for new talents to launch in April, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The first Madani affordable housing project for new talents, known as Rumah Mampu Milik Bakat Baru Madani, in Penang will be officially launched at the end of April, according... Read More


Penang urges firms to step up for scholarship feeding them STEAM talent

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The state government is appealing for corporate sponsorship of the Penang Future Foundation (PFF) scholarship scheme that is at risk of running out of funds. Penang Chief Min... Read More