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High cost and no docking spot: Penang finally decides to dispose of state's iconic ferries after sinking of 'Pulau Kapas'

GEORGE TOWN, July 24 -- Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said a decision has been made to dispose of the state's iconic ferries. He said PPC had received several offers from ... Read More


Penang leads Malaysia's exports with RM177.99b from January to May 2024, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, July 22 -- Penang continues to lead Malaysia's exports, recording RM177.99 billion between January and May this year. Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said this is an increase of 3.9 ... Read More


Penang ban on foreign cooks for 13 types of local hawker food to be enforced next year

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 -- The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will be enforcing a ban on foreign cooks in all hawker stalls, food courts and coffee shops starting next year once the new policy is adop... Read More


George Town Festival organiser removes promotional videos amid inclusivity concerns, says sorry for Malay omission

GEORGE TOWN, July 15 -- George Town Festival 2024 (GTF) organiser, Kerson Media Global Sdn Bhd, has removed promotional videos after several groups accused it of promoting only ethnic Chinese and Indi... Read More


Penang CM: State govt complied with all legal requirements for Silicon Island project

GEORGE TOWN, July 11 -- The Penang state government has always ensured the implementation process of the Penang South Island (PSI) project, also known as Silicon Island, is by the law, said Chief Mini... Read More


Reckless van driver sparks 5km high-speed chase in Bayan Lepas, arrested after police fire warning shot

GEORGE TOWN, July 10 -- A high-speed police chase through the streets of Bayan Lepas this morning left a trail of damaged vehicles before police finally arrested a 36-year-old van driver. The chase e... Read More


Sungai Bakap by-election: PKR's defeat a call for self-reflection, says Nurul Izzah

SEBERANG PERAI, July 7 -- Penang PKR chief Nurul Izzah Anwar said the party's defeat in the Sungai Bakap by-election yesterday is a sign for the party to self-reflect. She said it is also a reminder ... Read More


Kon Yeow: Sungai Bakap result reflects public's views on current political climate

GEORGE TOWN, July 6 -- Following confirmation that PAS had retained its Sungai Bakap seat with a larger majority, in an immediate response, Penang PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the loss reflected the... Read More


(OFFICIAL) PAS' Abidin Ismail retains Sungai Bakap for Perikatan with larger majority

SEBERANG PERAI, July 6 -- PAS has retained its Sungai Bakap seat with a larger majority compared to the state elections last year. As at 8.11pm, according to unofficial results, Abidin Ismail from Pe... Read More


Penang water company profit doubles to RM68.4m in 2023

GEORGE TOWN, June 27 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation's (PBAPP) holding company, PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB), recorded a profit before tax of RM68.4 million in 2023. PBAHB and PBAPP chairman Chow Kon ... Read More