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Manufacturing powers Penang's economy to 7.3pc growth in 2025

Kuala Lampur, July 3 -- GEORGE TOWN, July 3 - Penang's economy grew 7.3 per cent in 2025, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching RM130.3 billion. According to the Department of Statistics Mal... Read More


Penang sweeps 12 honours at Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards

SEBERANG PERAI, July 1 -- Penang's tourism industry has claimed 12 honours across multiple categories at the Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2025-2026, with state tourism leaders, hotels, attract... Read More


Outcry over elephant wedding procession in Kelantan prompts Perhilitan task force

GEORGE TOWN, July 1 -- As animal rights groups slammed the use of elephants in a wedding procession last weekend, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) responded late last night b... Read More


Bringing life back to old Air Itam township in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, June 30 -- Air Itam township spreads out from the iconic Air Itam Market which is always bustling with activities from as early as 5am. But by the time the streetlights are turned on, th... Read More


The story behind the Hainanese legacy of chicken rice, chicken chop and 'kopi-o' in Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, June 28 -- In Malaysia, the Hainanese may only make up about 4 per cent of the Chinese population but they have become commonly associated with kopitiam food and local coffee. Whether it... Read More


Beloved Penang stall Apong Guan all set to win KL hearts (and tummies!) one 'apom' at a time from August

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- For generations of Penangites, a stop at Apong Guan along Jalan Burma (or its more familiar name Burmah Road) has been part of the ritual of growing up. Whether it was a quick... Read More


Anwar lauds US-Iran de-escalation, warns geopolitical turmoil hits the poor hardest

SEBERANG PERAI, June 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the reported de-escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, describing the breakthrough as a vital win for ... Read More


Forget the food influencers... check out these delicious (and cheap) eats in Penang recommended by food delivery riders

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 -- Most days, food delivery rider Shahazri Mohd Salleh spends up to 10 hours weaving through Penang's streets on his motorcycle, collecting orders from hawker stalls, kopitiams an... Read More


Penang to work closely with Putrajaya on refugee and asylum seeker management, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 -- The Penang state government is fully supportive of more systematic and controlled management of refugees in the state, particularly the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) mech... Read More


Penang to spend RM2.9b on water infrastructure as consumption set to surge

GEORGE TOWN, June 16 -- A total of RM2.9 billion will be invested in 12 water supply projects across Penang over the next five years as the state prepares for a projected 34.3 per cent increase in wat... Read More