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Travelling to Penang in February? What the CNY and Ramadan convergence means for hotel bookings

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 3 -- In a unique convergence of festive seasons, Penang hotels are preparing for a busy Chinese New Year holiday period even as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins, with indus... Read More


Penang taps Mah Sing to rescue abandoned Sri Bayu and Quinton housing projects

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 30 -- Hundreds of homebuyers left in limbo for years can finally see an end to their ordeal after the Penang state government appointed Mah Sing Group to rescue two abandoned afforda... Read More


A message of peace in an east meets west special art exhibition of works by Picasso and Lin Xiang Xiong

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 25 -- One of the most influential artists of the 20th century and known for co-founding the Cubist movement, Pablo Picasso is not stranger to most people. While many may be familiar... Read More


Penang's iconic Dewan Sri Pinang set for first facelift in 50 years with RM52m federal grant

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 21 -- The iconic Dewan Sri Pinang that has served as a space for social, cultural and art activities since 1972 will be closed for a long-awaited upgrading work by the end of this ye... Read More


Only six graft cases involving Penang civil servants last year, says state secretary

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 21 -- There were only six corruption cases against civil servants in Penang state agencies last year, according to state secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long. He said the state govern... Read More


Zairil: Sinkhole at Bayan Lepas blamed on suspected utility leak, investigation ongoing

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 21 -- GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 - The recent closure of a side lane along Jalan Kenyalang 1 in Bayan Lepas, following the appearance of a sinkhole, is believed to be due to possible leaks... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow: Penang not renaming Jalan Pantai Bersih, only small lane near temple under review

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 21 -- GEORGE TOWN, Jan 21 - The Penang state government has reassured residents along Jalan Pantai Bersih that it is not considering renaming the main road that fronts the beachfron... Read More


Education Ministry to ensure all parties sign Student Protection Policy covering bullying, harassment by next week

SEBERANG PERAI, Jan. 13 -- The Education Ministry will ensure that all parties sign the Student Protection Policy by next week. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this is only the first week of t... Read More


No deductions allowed: Education minister warns schools over RM150 early schooling aid

SEBERANG PERAI, Jan. 13 -- Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has warned schools not to deduct any other fees from the RM150 early schooling aid (BAP) meant for students. She said the aid must be give... Read More


Transport Ministry invites private firms to launch water taxis in Penang, as long as they follow safety rules

GEORGE TOWN, Jan. 12 -- The Transport Ministry is inviting private companies to submit proposals for water taxi services in Penang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said an earlier proposal ... Read More