Two Penang food processing factories ordered shut
Two premises - a shrimp paste processing factory and a soy sauce factory - were ordered to close for two weeks due to unhygienic conditions and non-compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Bersatu Balik Pulau division lodges report against portal over fake article
Rosmady Mat Abu lodged the report at the Barat Daya district police headquarters here at 2 pm.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Hundreds of homes in Balik Pulau,Teluk Kumbar, Teluk Bahang hit by flash floods
Hundreds of homes in Teluk Kumbar, Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang were flooded following continuous heavy rain for three hours today.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Man caught trying to break CDM machine in Balik Pulau
Police said preliminary checks found the man, a bachelor, committed the crime alone as he was in financial difficulties.
Thu Jun 24 2021
There will be an oversupply of durians due to total lockdown - Traders
Following the implementation of the nationwide total lockdown, durian orchard owners in Balik Pulau may have to face huge losses and the issue of oversupply of the fruits.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Geminid meteor shower watch in Penang "almost ideal"
The night on Dec 13 was almost perfect as it coincided with the old moon, which makes the meteors more visible without the glaring moonlight.
Mon Dec 14 2020
Cik Kiah the 'star' python of Balik Pulau
Cik Kiah eats about 20 to 25 chickens per month.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Missing Indonesian fisherman in boat capsize incident found safe
The safety jacket he was wearing helped him to float longer in the water until he drifted to the fish cage area.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Four-month-old boy dies in baby cradle at home
The baby's mother Melati Mohammad @ Ahmad, 32, realised something was amiss with her baby upon returning from work at a factory at about 7.30am Wednesday.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Escaped detainee was actually brought to meet family, not for treatment
He said reports that the men had escaped after seeking treatment at the Balik Pulau Hospital were not true.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Charred remains of two men found in burnt taxi on bridge
While the victims - whose identities could not be ascertained - were burnt beyond recognition, the Proton Persona taxi is registered under A. Gopal Krishnan, from Balik Pulau, Penang.
Sat Feb 25 2017
Balik Pulau camping trip turns tragic
A camping trip for two friends turned tragic after a tree uprooted and fell on one of them at Pantai Teluk Kampi.
Tue Nov 15 2016
Teluk Bahang Landslide: Roads to be closed for a week
Penang Public Works Department said the road connecting Teluk Bahang to Balik Pulau is expected to be closed for a week for remedial works following a landslide early Monday morning.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Botanica mansion a hidden treasure in Balik Pulau
Botanica Mansion, an English mansion built in 1881, is enveloped by landscaped greenery.
Thu Jul 07 2016
Reversing car runs over boy
Chu Jie died at the Balik Pulau Hospital from head and bodily injuries from the 8.30pm incident.
Wed Jun 22 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024