Bukit Bendera funicular train service disrupted due to leak in track brake hose
The Bukit Bendera funicular train service was disrupted for several hours yesterday due to a leak in the track brake hose.
Mon Dec 26 2022
UNESCO recognition for Penang Hill expected in two years - PHC
The Cabinet has recently approved the paperwork for the application submitted by Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Liew Chin Tong: Willing to Pay the Price for An Act of Supreme Self Sacrifice
Despite losing the Ayer Hitam seat by a mere 303 votes in GE14, DAP strategist Liew Chin Tong says he will continue to serve in any way he can in the new Pakatan Harapan government.
Mon May 28 2018
Penang government urged to apply for cable car project
Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz says the ministry had no problems supporting the move as it could encourage the growth of the tourism sector in Penang.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Bukit Bendera visitors doubled last year
The Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) is targeting 1.5 million visitors this year, said its general manager Maklen Ali
Tue Jan 08 2013
KK Mayor insists condo project passed regulations
KK Mayor insists the proposed condominium project at Jalan Bukit Bendera went through the proper procedures.
Thu Nov 08 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024