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From pistachio to red velvet, mini 'apom balik' a hit at Bayan Baru Ramadan Bazaar

GEORGE TOWN, March 22 -- Set aide for now the traditional apom balik (sweet pancake turnover, also known as apam balik) filled with plain crushed peanuts and creamed corn- since it now comes in a vari... Read More


PBAPP to lay longest pipeline in Penang, connecting Sungai Dua to Butterworth with RM128m project

GEORGE TOWN, March 21 -- Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will lay its longest major pipeline next year after obtaining approval from the relevant agencies. PBAPP's chief executive officer, Da... Read More


Penang's first Madani affordable housing project for new talents to launch in April, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The first Madani affordable housing project for new talents, known as Rumah Mampu Milik Bakat Baru Madani, in Penang will be officially launched at the end of April, according... Read More


Penang urges firms to step up for scholarship feeding them STEAM talent

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- The state government is appealing for corporate sponsorship of the Penang Future Foundation (PFF) scholarship scheme that is at risk of running out of funds. Penang Chief Min... Read More


Kon Yeow: No rule that Penang governor must be local

GEORGE TOWN, March 20 -- There is no requirement in the Penang state constitution that the Yang di-Pertua Negeri must be from Penang, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the appointment of the... Read More


Penang seeks investors to develop international financial centre

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- Penang has initiated a request for expressions of interest (EOI) to establish a Penang International Financial Centre (PIFC) in the state. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow... Read More


Penang government owes RM400m to PDC from Bayan Mutiara land sale, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- The RM400 million owed by the Penang state government to its development arm, Penang Development Corporation (PDC), originates from the 2011 sale of Bayan Mutiara land. Penan... Read More


Penang submits list of candidates for governor post to PMO

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 -- The Penang state government has submitted names of potential candidates for the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri's post to the Prime Minister's Office. Penang Chief Minister Chow... Read More


'They do not have a shred of humanity': Anwar pledges aid for Gaza as truce collapses during Ramadan, claiming hundreds of lives

SEBERANG PERAI, March 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pledges aid for Gaza after Israel broke the ceasefire with the continuous air strikes on Gaza. He said Malaysia will help those in ... Read More


Anwar says mosques should promote unity, not hatred, calls for respect among communities

SEBERANG PERAI, March 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said mosques should not be a place to spread hatred and sow seeds of suspicion. He said such actions should be rejected as it is be... Read More