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The Penang state government today denied that the RM60,000 allocation for opposition assemblymen had been withdrawn.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
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024