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Eight restored George Town buildings to open for public tours during July heritage celebrations

GEORGE TOWN, June 11 -- Eight heritage buildings in George Town will open its doors to the public during next month's George Town Heritage Celebrations. There will also be community volunteers to gui... Read More


Penang calls on Melaka to follow heritage building guidelines to safeguard joint Unesco status

GEORGE TOWN, June 10 -- Penang is calling on Melaka to adhere to Unesco heritage building guidelines to preserve the joint heritage inscription of both cities. Penang tourism and creative economy com... Read More


Dashcams, seatbelt sensors may be mandatory: Transport minister eyes stricter bus safety rules after deadly crash

GEORGE TOWN, June 10 -- The Transport Ministry is looking into making dashboard cameras (dashcams) compulsory in heavy vehicles as part of efforts to boost road safety. Its Minister Anthony Loke Siew... Read More


Penang looks to Alps for lessons on eco-friendly tourism, state leaders on Swiss visit till June 16

GEORGE TOWN, June 9 -- The Penang government will be exploring the best practices in mountain tourism and sustainable transport systems based on the car-free village or Bettmeralp in Switzerland. Pen... Read More


Penang Hospital's RM758m development projects progressing as planned, set for completion by 2029, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 30 -- The three development projects at Penang Hospital costing a total RM758 million are on track for completion between 2026 and 2029. Penang Health, Youth and Sports committee cha... Read More


'The Letters Never Sent' brings MaJie voices to life in immersive theatre tribute through George Town's heritage lanes

GEORGE TOWN, May 30 -- It started with a song by three MaJies as they croon lullabies to the babies in their arms, moving through the audience, emphasising their roles as domestic caretakers in a land... Read More


Michelin-starred chefs, Peranakan theatre, and more at this year's PenangLang Community Day

GEORGE TOWN, May 27 -- What began as a community gathering for a Penang-focused social media group has blossomed into a significant annual event playfully named "PenangLang". This year, the organiser... Read More


RM23.4m Fort Cornwallis moat restoration to be completed by July, says Penang chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, May 23 -- Restoration works on the moat surrounding the historic Fort Cornwallis are expected to be completed by July, just in time for the annual Unesco World Heritage celebrations, Pena... Read More


Penang durians to get new track-and-trace system

GEORGE TOWN, May 22 -- A new track-and-trace system will soon be introduced to monitor durian output in Penang, with tags attached to the fruit for greater transparency. Penang Agrotechnology, Food S... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow says Penang buys new cars for state excos every six years

GEORGE TOWN, May 22 -- The Penang state government generally purchases new cars for state executive councillors every six years, a practice in place since 2013, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow... Read More