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No decision on undersea tunnel yet, says Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- The Penang state government has yet to make a decision on its proposed undersea tunnel project linking Gurney Drive on the island to Bagan Ajam in Seberang Perai. Penang Chie... Read More


SAM demands halt to Penang Hill cable car project, says EIA approved without public consultation

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) has called for the RM300 million cable car project to be put on hold until all concerns about the project were addressed. SAM president Meenakshi ... Read More


Penang CM: State can still extract water from Sungai Muda even as Kedah warns of drop in river water level

GEORGE TOWN, April 17 -- The drop in water level at Sungai Muda will not prevent Penang from continuing to extract water from the river, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the pump ins... Read More


PKR refutes allegations that billions in royalty funds went to party account; to lodge report with police, MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- PKR has denied allegations that billions of Kelantan and Terengganu's royalties were channelled into the party's accounts. Party information chief Fahmi Fadzil said a police... Read More


CyberSecurity Malaysia reports a steep jump in data thefts last year

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) has reported a 1,192 per cent hike in data thefts in the country last year compared to only 50 cases in 2022. A total 646 data thefts were repor... Read More


Singapore recalls Samy instant Bak Kut Teh imported from Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 -- Singapore has ordered a recall of Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice (Dry and Soup) after it was found to be imported into the country from an unapproved source in Ma... Read More


Penang is expected to achieve zero hardcore poverty by June this year, says PM Anwar

GEORGE TOWN, April 5 -- Penang is expected to achieve zero hardcore poverty by June 1 this year, according to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime minister said the government has always prioritised a... Read More


PM Anwar says no fear or favour when cracking down on '3R' issues

GEORGE TOWN, April 5 -- The government will not tolerate those who challenge the country's laws and institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said it must be known that the gover... Read More


Penang eyes repurposing vacant federal land for affordable housing

GEORGE TOWN, April 4 -- The Penang state housing board plans to approach the Putrajaya about using federal land to build more affordable housing in the state. State housing and environment committee ... Read More


Amendment to party constitution won't affect Bersatu's six rogue MPs, says Labuan MP Datuk Suhaili

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 -- Labuan MP Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman reportedly said the newly approved amendment to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia's constitution will not affect his and five other Bersatu M... Read More