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Spike in unregistered rat poison cases puts young children at risk, warns NPC

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 26 -- The National Poison Centre (NPC) has detected a worrying rise in poisoning cases involving unregistered rat poison products between 2023 and 2025, with young children being the... Read More


Penang approves Aidilfitri bonus: CM says civil servants to get at least RM1,000 or half a month's pay by March 16

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 26 -- The Penang state government has approved a special Aidilfitri financial assistance (BKKA 2026) of a minimum RM1,000 or half a month's salary in conjunction with this year's Ray... Read More


'Sandiwara': Everything, everywhere all at once in George Town with Michelle Yeoh

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 25 -- By now, you would have read about (if not already watched) the much-hyped short Sandiwara directed by director Sean Baker of Anora fame and starring Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. Com... Read More


Blending lanterns and 'ketupat': Chinese-Malay families navigate 'Kongsi Raya' celebrations as twin festivities bring traditions together

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 17 -- With the month of Ramadan coinciding with Chinese New Year this year, the festive season has revived memories of "Kongsi Raya" for Shahril Cheah, who recalls celebrating both o... Read More


Penang launches biogas plant to turn pig waste into renewable energy

SEBERANG PERAI, Feb. 14 -- Penang has implemented a long-term solution to address a long-standing environmental challenge in managing livestock waste with the launch of the Kampung Valdor Centralised ... Read More


Butterworth murder: Cops complete probe into single mum's killing, papers sent to prosecution

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 12 -- Police have completed investigations into the murder of a single mother at Flat Sri Murni in Butterworth and submitted the investigation papers to the state prosecution office ... Read More


Penang CM: Claims I removed councillor nominee are false

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 11 -- Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has dismissed allegations that he had removed former councillor Ng Yee Siang from the list of councillors appointed under Seberang Perai Cit... Read More


Penang reports no new TB clusters so far in 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 11 -- There are no new tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in Penang this year, said state exec for health Daniel Gooi Zi Sen. He said the situation in Penang is under control so far. ... Read More


Bayan Lepas suspected arson: Penang police arrest three over fire that destroyed nine vehicles

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 11 -- The police have arrested three individuals to assist in investigations into a fire that destroyed nine vehicles at the parking area of Tunas Residensi Condominium in Bayan Lepa... Read More


Penang braces for two million vehicles from Feb 15 to 20 during Chinese New Year

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 11 -- Penang is expected to have an estimated two million vehicles travelling through, enter or exit, during the six-day period of Chinese New Year between February 15 and 20. Penan... Read More