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Ismail Sabri: Malaysians have become less sensitive towards each other

GEORGE TOWN, April 2 -- There is a need for mutual respect and understanding among Malaysians in light of recent incidents such as the "Allah" socks controversy, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. ... Read More


Gerakan labels Padu's automatic registration as 'information theft'

GEORGE TOWN, April 1 -- Gerakan deputy president Oh Tong Keong has labelled the automatic registration of the public's information in the Central Database Hub (Padu) as "theft" and "robbery". He like... Read More


Penang LRT has more than 90pc support from public, says Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 1 -- The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project which is expected to start this September has received over 90 per cent in support from the public during engagement se... Read More


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