
Penang Govt provides land for 129 Non-Muslim houses of worship since 2018 - Chow
A total of 129 non-Muslim houses of worship (RIBI) have received land from the Penang government, between 2018 and this year, said Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow.
Wed Dec 25 2024

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

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025