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Chest bitten, face punched: Police remand two youths who allegedly attacked officer at Penang headquarters

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 -- Two youths, aged 19 and 20, were remanded for three days after allegedly punching and biting a policeman at the Penang police headquarters (IPK) here. Northeast district polic... Read More


How a former maternity hospital, clinic and pharmacy became the shining example of heritage restoration in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, June 21 -- Fronting the corner of Lebuh Acheh and Carnarvon Street is an imposing British colonial white building with modern touches and Straits Chinese influences. The architectural st... Read More


Penang has enough land to meet industrial demand for next 15 years, CM says amid RM13b in Q1 investments

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- Penang has sufficient land to meet industrial needs in the state for the next 10 to 15 years, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said today there was a perce... Read More


A fusion of cultures in every step: Inside Penang's vibrant Yosakoi Parade

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- First introduced in 2013 with just three participating teams, the Penang Yosakoi Parade has since evolved into a vibrant, large-scale celebration - complete with a championship... Read More


Yosakoi hits 10: Penang streets come alive with high-energy dance, Japanese idols and a fireworks finale

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- The Penang Yosakoi Parade will be celebrating its 10th edition this year, featuring 30 participating teams and a Japanese idol concert at the Esplanade. After three years of h... Read More


Argus Residence: Celebrating the memories of a former Eurasian 'enclave' in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, June 20 -- Every evening along a short narrow lane, just behind the Assumption Church in George Town, shrieks of laughter would fill the air as children ran and played. It was a time bef... Read More


Now, everyone can get 5pc discount on Penang's overhang properties, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 -- The Penang government is now giving a 5 per cent discount to anyone who takes up completed but long unsold homes in the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the decision w... Read More


Family of Chinese victims files RM1.7m lawsuit after deadly tree fall at Penang museum, blames multiple parties for fatal tragedy involving tourists

GEORGE TOWN, June 12 -- The family of two Chinese tourists, who were killed by a fallen tree in Penang in September last year, filed a RM1.7 million civil suit against six parties. Yang Xueli, 69, an... Read More


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