Water supply disruption: Penang prepares 10 jumbo water tanks in each district
The Penang government will provide jumbo water tanks in each district to prepare for the water supply disruption from Jan 10 to 13.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Penang empowers homeless people via new transit centre
The Penang government plans to empower the homeless by establishing the Penang Homeless Transit Centre where training and various workshops would be held for them.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Penang sticks to original plan to dissolve state assembly in June
Penang government is sticking with its original plan to have its State Assembly dissolved in June to make way for the state election, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Fri May 19 2023
Penang agrees to scale down PSI Project by 49 per cent
The Penang government has agreed to scale down the Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project by 49 per cent by not proceeding with the construction of 'Island B' and 'Island C'.
Thu May 11 2023
Penang to implement MOH-set protocols on China tourist arrivals
The Penang government will implement protocols set by the MOH regarding the entry of tourists from China to the state, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Penang ready to work with MACC to tackle corrupt practices
The Penang government is ready to work with the MACC to ensure that officers involved in corrupt practices be dealt with severely.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Up to High Court to decide on four assemblymen's fate - Penang CM
The Penang government will leave it to the High Court to decide whether four assemblymen who withdrew support for the state government in 2020 should vacate their seats.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Penang seeks federal intervention to reduce risk of state facing another water problem
The Penang government and PBAPP are seeking the federal government to intervene by taking immediate action to reduce the risk of another water supply problem in the state.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Guan Eng trial: Land plots valuation far less than cost of work done by developer, court told
The Sessions Court was told that valuations on two plots of land given ownership to CZBUCG were far less than the cost of work done by the developer.
Fri May 27 2022
Penang gov't urges MOH to establish inquiry panel to investigate houseman's death
The Penang government today urged the MOH to set up a special inquiry committee to investigate the recent death of a houseman attached to the Penang Hospital (HPP).
Thu May 05 2022
Chow: 7,114 Penang civil servants will receive special raya aid
The Penang government today announced special financial assistance (BBK) of half a month's salary or a minimum of RM1,200 to 7,114 civil servants in the state in conjunction with Aidilfitri.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Penang yet to finalise decision on undersea tunnel project implementation - CM
The Penang government has not finalised any decision on the implementation of the undersea tunnel project, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Penang CM's CNY open house 2022 cancelled
The Penang government has decided to cancel the Chief Minister's Chinese New Year open house for this year.
Mon Jan 10 2022
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
Penang awaits PM's green light for travel to the state
The Penang government is waiting for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's approval for travel to the state towards reviving its tourism industry.
Thu Sep 23 2021
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