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Airbnb crackdown: Penang introduces new licensing laws for short-term rentals

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 21 -- Penang has introduced a new regulatory framework to govern short-term rentals of private accommodations, including Airbnbs and homestays, effective August 1. State local gover... Read More


Wife of Pantai Jerejak rep urges court to drop domestic violence case

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 20 -- The wife of Pantai Jerejak assemblyman Fahmi Zainol has urged the Balik Pulau magistrates' court to dismiss a case of voluntarily causing hurt against her husband. Nur Hidayah... Read More


CM: Penang seeks federal backing for proposed international financial centre in Budget 2027

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 19 -- Penang is hoping for its proposed international financial centre (PIFC) to be approved under Budget 2027. Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the state hopes to pitch the propos... Read More


SC: Malaysian companies can access Hong Kong market via new simultaneous listing framework

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 19 -- Malaysian companies planning initial public offerings (IPOs) will be able to pursue simultaneous listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong using a single set of submission documents s... Read More


From rice to remedy: Penang maker's time-honoured 40-day method keeps traditional 'bedak sejuk' craft alive

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 16 -- Before commercial talcum powders and skincare products became commonplace, bedak sejuk was a familiar household staple, used to cool the skin in Malaysia's hot and humid weathe... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow says Penang DAP takes no stance, leaves Cabinet exit motion to delegates

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 14 -- Penang DAP has not adopted an official position on a motion calling for the party to leave the Cabinet, instead leaving the decision to its delegates at the DAP Convention on S... Read More


Intuitive's RM2b Penang facility to boost medtech manufacturing, create 1,200 jobs

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 14 -- GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 - Global medtech company Intuitive will invest about RM2 billion over five years in its first facility in Penang. Its executive vice-president and chief m... Read More


Penang grants Jelutong landfill extension until Oct 2026, project faces scrutiny over EIA concerns

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 10 -- The Penang state government has granted PLB Engineering Berhad (PLBE) an extension of time (EOT) until October 18 for its proposed RM1 billion Jelutong landfill rehabilitation ... Read More


Akmal Nasrullah unveils RM12.3m Penang STEM programme, targeting 100,000 students by 2030

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 10 -- The federal government will allocate RM12.3 million for a four-year STEM talent programme in Penang aimed at reaching 100,000 students by 2030. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrulla... Read More


Refunds follow furore as Penang cancels 29,240 ANPR summonses, vows manual enforcement only

GEORGE TOWN, Aug. 10 -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will cancel 29,240 summonses issued under the automated number plate recognition (ANPR) system between 2025 and August this year. Penang ... Read More