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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024