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Penang revises late payment penalties for quit rent, parcel rent

GEORGE TOWN, May 9 -- The penalty for late payment of quit rent and parcel rent will now be based only on the annual tax amount instead of the total arrears, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. ... Read More


Penang CM: Undersea tunnel project to be reviewed to make way for port expansion

GEORGE TOWN, May 6 -- The Penang undersea tunnel is now being reviewed to make way for the Penang Port expansion plans, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the Penang Port Commission (PPC) pla... Read More


Reject unhealthy campaigning, DAP tells voters after PAS leader zooms in on candidate's vernacular school background

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 -- DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has reminded Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) voters to reject unhealthy campaign tactics that play on racial sentiments. The Bagan MP said PAS inform... Read More


Penang hands out RM6.5m incentives to heritage building owners for restoration works

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 -- The Penang government is rolling out its federal-funded heritage conservation initiative with an initial allocation of RM6.5 million to Category I heritage building owners as ... Read More


Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery to be ready in June, says Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 -- The Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery is expected to be completed in June, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said construction is currently at 94 per cent completi... Read More


Remembering the Armenian link in Penang: Restoration of Armenian graves in the Western Road Cemetery

GEORGE TOWN, April 28 -- More than 220 years ago, Armenian traders and merchants landed in Penang, creating a trading link between India, Singapore and Penang. One of the earliest records of the Arme... Read More


Penang CM: State received over 300 complaints since water tariff hike

GEORGE TOWN, April 26 -- The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has received over 300 complaints over the increase in water tariff rate since the new rates were reflected in the March bill, said ... Read More


TTM Technologies opens RM958m plant in Penang, first in region

SEBERANG PERAI, April 25 -- Printed circuit boards (PCBs), radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies manufacturer TTM Technologies Inc has opened its first large-scal... Read More


Malaysia progressing towards dual 5G network, says Gobind

GEORGE TOWN, April 25 -- Malaysia is soon to have a dual 5G network, as per government policy, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the government's policy had always been moving towards a... Read More


Malaysian social media personality Pui Yi files RM4m suit against former business partner

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 -- Malaysian model and actress Siew Pui Yi has filed a civil suit against her former business partner for allegedly cheating her of RM4.3 million between 2022 and 2023. The soci... Read More