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No complaints over Budi95 quota in Penang, says KPDN

SEBERANG PERAI, Oct. 30 -- The Penang branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) did not receive any official complaints that the 300ml petrol quota under Budi95 was insufficie... Read More


All 1,201 Penang flood evacuees back home in three days, landslide cleanup ongoing on Jalan Tun Sardon, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 30 -- All flood evacuees in Penang returned home within three days. Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the flood situation in the state was resolved within two to three days. ... Read More


RM22.35m e-waste seized as police arrest six in Penang raid

SEBERANG PERAI, Oct. 28 -- Police have arrested six individuals and seized various e-waste components and equipment worth RM22.35 million during a raid at a factory in Jalan Bukit Tambun in Juru yeste... Read More


Jalan Tun Sardon in George Town remains closed as crews clear landslide, says Penang rep

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 28 -- Clearing works along Jalan Tun Sardon (P14) are still ongoing following the road's closure due to landslides last Thursday. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committ... Read More


Malaysia steps up efforts to ensure fair, dignified worker housing, says HR minister

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 28 -- Malaysia is committed to ensuring that accommodation provided to workers meets international standards. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the government is t... Read More


Heavy rains push Air Itam Dam to near full capacity for first time in four years

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 27 -- Penang's Air Itam Dam is nearly full for the first time in four years, reaching 99.4 per cent effective capacity following continuous rains over the past few days. Penang Wate... Read More


What are the different types of Chinese schools - and what are the rules on alcohol?

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 25 -- The recent controversy over alcohol being served during an alumni gathering at a secondary school in Ipoh has renewed attention on the rules for school halls leased out for pri... Read More


Tender for second segment of Penang Mutiara LRT line project yet to be awarded, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 21 -- The tender process for segment two of the Penang Mutiara LRT line project is yet to be awarded, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the first segment of ... Read More


Penang CM: Mount Erskine Underpass construction set to proceed without major traffic snarls

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- There will not be any major traffic disruption during the construction of the Mount Erskine Underpass, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang lawmaker said the R... Read More


CM: US remains one of Penang's top trade partners as chip innovation grows

GEORGE TOWN, Oct. 16 -- The United States remains one of Penang's largest trade partners, with total exports to the US reaching RM79 billion in the first eight months of this year. Penang Chief Minis... Read More