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National Poison Centre calls for control measures after recording five-fold hike in e-cigarette poisoning

GEORGE TOWN, March 27 -- The National Poison Centre (NPC) of Universiti Sains Malaysia has recorded a five-fold increase in poisoning cases due to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) exposure last ye... Read More


Visually impaired man to attempt Mardi Himal Trek to raise funds for St Nicholas' Home

GEORGE TOWN, March 22 -- When Darren Yuen Wai Keong was told that he will be gradually losing his sight due to a rare condition at the age of 16, he thought it meant he would have to change his lifest... Read More


Kon Yeow: NCIA facilitated RM13.67b in investments for Penang last year

GEORGE TOWN, March 14 -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) facilitated an investment of RM13.67 billion for Penang last year, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the... Read More


CM urges firms to sponsor Penang Future Foundation scholarship, says cash running out

GEORGE TOWN, March 14 -- The Penang state government is appealing for corporate donations to keep its Penang Future Foundation (PFF) scholarships open for deserving students. Penang Chief Minister Ch... Read More


After crane failure, owner of 99-door mansion in Penang ordered to restore building according to heritage guidelines, says state exco

GEORGE TOWN, March 14 -- The Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) has issued a notice ordering the owner of the 99-door mansion in Nibong Tebal to restore the building to its original condition. Local ... Read More


Kon Yeow: No decision yet on adoption of Act 672 on solid waste and public cleansing

GEORGE TOWN, March 14 -- The Penang state government is open to continuing discussions on the adoption of the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672). Penang Chief Minister Cho... Read More


Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad holds pre-qualification exercise to expand Penang International Airport

GEORGE TOWN, March 12 -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) has announced a pre-qualification exercise to appoint contractors for the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project. The a... Read More


Retail Group Malaysia: Food stalls and kiosks record strong double-digit growth in 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 -- Food and beverage (F&B) kiosks and stalls saw double-digit growth of 13.5 per cent for the whole of 2023 as compared to cafes and restaurants that only recorded a 4.6 per cen... Read More


Group says cost of living remains biggest challenge for Malaysia's retail industry, projects annual growth rate of 4pc for 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 -- The Retail Group Malaysia has projected an annual growth rate in retail sales of 4 per cent for this year, a hike of a 0.5 per cent point from the projection made in November... Read More


Kon Yeow: Penang to meet MAHB over RM1b airport expansion project

GEORGE TOWN, March 6 -- The Penang state government will meet with Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to discuss technical details of the Penang International Airport (PIA) expansion project, said ... Read More