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PM Anwar slams Israeli airstrike, condemns killing of aid workers in Gaza

GEORGE TOWN, March 18 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the Israeli air strike that killed aid workers from Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) who w... Read More


Over 100 land lots to be acquired for Penang Mutiara LRT, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 -- The Penang state executive council has approved a proposal to acquire land along the Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) alignment. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the ... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow says he plans to remain low-key as DAP election buzz grows

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 -- DAP national vice-chairman Chow Kon Yeow said he will maintain a low profile in the party elections this weekend. The Penang chief minister declined to comment on speculation... Read More


Suspect shot dead in police shootout after high-speed chase in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, March 10 -- A suspect was shot dead in a gunfight with police while attempting to escape on his motorcycle early this morning in Machang Bubok. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad sai... Read More


Penang exco: RM3b Juru-Sungai Dua Elevated Highway to start Q4, completion by 2030

GEORGE TOWN, March 6 -- Physical works on the RM3 billion Juru-Sungai Dua Elevated Highway will start in the fourth quarter of this year. State infrastructure, transport and digital committee chairma... Read More


Popular Penang cartoonist Azmi Hussin dies

GEORGE TOWN, March 6 -- Iconic Penang cartoonist Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin, popularly known as ME, died yesterday evening. Azmi, who was 40, is believed to have had a heart attack. The news was shared o... Read More


Biennales: The art world's bold global showcases explained

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 -- A biennale refers to a large-scale art exhibition or music festival held every two years. The term 'biennale' is derived from the Italian word for 'biennial,' meaning an event... Read More


Could Penang's art scene handle a biennale?

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 -- Penang has been celebrated for its vibrant art scene for over a decade, ever since its iconic murals, painted by Ernest Zacharevic in 2012, gained international fame. To this ... Read More


Penang authorises realignment of third link road project

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 28 -- The Penang state government has approved a proposal to change the alignment for the third link, previously known as the undersea tunnel project. Penang Chief minister Chow Kon... Read More


From food court stall to restaurant: Smokepapa BBQ's journey in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Feb. 27 -- From humble beginnings in a small food court stall in George Town six years ago, the chef and co-owner behind Smokepapa BBQ is now set to open a second eatery that will be full... Read More