Sultan Nazrin Shah receives Royal Writer Award
Sultan Nazrin Shah received the Royal Writer Award for his book entitled 'Striving for Inclusive Development: From Pangkor to a Modern Malaysian State'.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Plan to extend Pangkor Airport runway needs in-depth study - MB
A detailed study needs to be conducted before the plan to extend the Pangkor Airport runway can be executed in a bid to attract more tourists to the resort island.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Three injured in Pangkor crash
Three out of 10 passengers were slightly injured after the van they were travelling in skidded onto a road shoulder at Jalan Teluk Nipah, Pangkor this afternoon.
Wed May 04 2022
Pangkor getaway only 45 minutes from Subang
The launch of daily flights to Pulau Pangkor from LTSAAS, Subang, which will only take 45 minutes in contrast to three hours of driving, will see more tourists to the popular destination soon.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Pangkor hotels register up to 78 per cent increase in occupancy rates
The hotel occupancy rates in Pangkor Island showed an increase of up to 78 per cent since interstate travel was allowed on Oct 11.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Tourism activities in Pangkor Island to follow existing SOP if interstate travel resumes
There would be no tourism bubble for Pangkor Island if the announcement on interstate travel preceded the decision to implement it.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Pangkor Island tourism operators excited to receive visitors in November
The majority of accommodation operators on Pangkor Island are ready to receive an influx of tourists through the green travel bubble.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects top island resorts such as Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and Perhentian to achieve herd immunity by end August and be ready for reopening.
Sat Aug 14 2021
RMN helps rescue Indonesian fishermen after boat sinks
The five fishermen were believed to have been floating at sea for three days before being rescued by a local fishing boat.
Tue Jun 29 2021
MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended
The frequency of ferry services for the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route has also been reduced to one trip as compared to six before the MCO was implemented.
Fri Jan 15 2021
RM15 mln allocated for preliminary works of Pangkor Island jetties upgrading project - Mustapa
A total of RM15 million has been allocated under the 12th Malaysia Plan to carry out preliminary works for the upgrading of the main and cargo jetties in Pulau Pangkor.
Mon Nov 23 2020
PM Muhyiddin visits Pangkor Passenger Jetty, chairs NCIA meeting
Plans to upgrade the terminal which will be a focus of the Strategic Development Plan of the Northern Corridor Economic Region.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Seven men fined for rioting in front of temple
All of the accused were charged with committing the offence in front of the Fu Ling Kong Temple in Sungai Pinang Besar, Pangkor, Manjung.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Perak government to reintroduce Pulara next year
The Perak state government is prepared to resume the organising of the International Poetry & Folk Song Festival (Pulara) in Pangkor next year.
Sat Sep 05 2020
Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024