
Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit
The Penang state government has set up a disaster management unit in the state to manage any incidents of natural disasters in the future.
Thu Jan 06 2022

RM60,000 allocation channelled through 'ADUN angkat' - Chow
The Penang state government today denied that the RM60,000 allocation for opposition assemblymen had been withdrawn.
Tue Mar 30 2021

Water dispute: Penang seeks federal govt intervention
The Penang state government has urged the Federal Government to intervene to overcome its water dispute with Kedah.
Sat Mar 27 2021

Penang should consider paying Kedah for using its water resources - Sanusi
The Penang state government has been urged to consider paying Kedah for using its water resources.
Tue Mar 09 2021

Water issue: See you in court, Penang CM tells Kedah MB
The Penang state government is prepared to see Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor in court over the raw water charge issue in protecting the state's riparian water rights.
Wed Jan 13 2021

Joy at the end of 8-month despair for family living in car
The Penang state government has finally approved an application from S. Ganesh to get a People's Housing Project (PPR) residential unit.
Sat Dec 26 2020

Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah
The Penang state government is willing to hold discussions with Kedah over the latter's recent demand for an annual payment of RM50 million in compensation for drawing water from Sungai Muda.
Sat Dec 12 2020

Transport ministry, state government to discuss Penang ferry service
The Transport Ministry will discuss with the Penang state government if the latter intends to take over the ferry service in Penang.
Thu Aug 27 2020

COVID-19: Penang civil servants to get salaries today
The Penang state government will pay civil servants here their monthly salaries today in appreciation of their efforts to help it tackle the COVID-19 epidemic, and to help them face the difficulties o
Fri Mar 20 2020

Penang landslide: Former bar council chairman to head commission of inquiry
The Penang state government appointed former Malaysian Bar Council chairman Datuk Yeo Yang Poh, as chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the Penang landslide that claimed 11 lives.
Wed Oct 25 2017

Penang govt yet to submit formal application on China loan - MoF
Second Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the federal government had no issue with the application, so long as the entity applying for the loan, is able to repay it.
Tue Aug 15 2017

Penang to invite MACC Chief Commissioner to witness IBR pledge this Friday
The Penang state government will be inviting MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad to witness its Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) this Friday.
Wed Jul 26 2017

Penang never sought Federal government funds for transportation project - Chow
The state government instead decided to sign an agreement of understanding to borrow from Exim Bank of China.
Fri Jun 09 2017

We will explain Penang redelineation exercise in court - EC Chairman
The Election Commission (EC) will only make an explanation in court if the Penang state government decides to file a lawsuit against the agency's redelineation exercise.
Sat Apr 08 2017

Penang govt to file objection over EC redelineation plan - Guan Eng
Penang state government will file an objection over the Election Commission (EC) electoral redelineation exercise, chief minister Lim Guan Eng said today.
Tue Sep 20 2016

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025