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Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery in Penang open to public by end 2024

SEBERANG PERAI, May 14 -- The quiet sleepy village of Guar Kepah will soon become a busy tourism spot the Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery opens at the end of this year. The small village, tucked aw... Read More


Penang govt orders local councils to inspect all trees in state after close shaves

GEORGE TOWN, May 14 -- Penang's two city councils in Penang have been ordered to carry out close inspections of all trees statewide, especially during the rainy season. State local government committ... Read More


Tuan Ibrahim: Perikatan still to settle on PM candidate

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) is yet to decide on its prime minister candidate, according to PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man. The senior PAS leader said issue ... Read More


In Penang, DAP rep calls for master plan to care for old trees

GEORGE TOWN, May 11 -- A DAP assemblyman has urged the city council to implement a master plan on the care of ancient trees to prevent any untoward incidents. Pulau Tikus assemblyman Joshua Woo Sze Z... Read More


Economist, ex-transport engineer say Penang LRT doomed to be 'white elephant'

GEORGE TOWN, May 10 -- Economist Lim Mah Hui and former state transport engineer Lim Thean Heng have questioned the rationale for the proposed Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, citing its exorb... Read More


Penang revises late payment penalties for quit rent, parcel rent

GEORGE TOWN, May 9 -- The penalty for late payment of quit rent and parcel rent will now be based only on the annual tax amount instead of the total arrears, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. ... Read More


Penang CM: Undersea tunnel project to be reviewed to make way for port expansion

GEORGE TOWN, May 6 -- The Penang undersea tunnel is now being reviewed to make way for the Penang Port expansion plans, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the Penang Port Commission (PPC) pla... Read More


Reject unhealthy campaigning, DAP tells voters after PAS leader zooms in on candidate's vernacular school background

GEORGE TOWN, April 30 -- DAP national chairman Lim Guan Eng has reminded Kuala Kubu Baru (KKB) voters to reject unhealthy campaign tactics that play on racial sentiments. The Bagan MP said PAS inform... Read More


Penang hands out RM6.5m incentives to heritage building owners for restoration works

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 -- The Penang government is rolling out its federal-funded heritage conservation initiative with an initial allocation of RM6.5 million to Category I heritage building owners as ... Read More


Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery to be ready in June, says Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 -- The Guar Kepah Archaeological Gallery is expected to be completed in June, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said construction is currently at 94 per cent completi... Read More