Floods: Penang government cannot continue blaming weather
He said the state government should instead realise there were more and more areas that had never been hit by floods before, were now inundated each time there was a heavy downpour.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Sea reclamation: Application should be in accordance with procedures
Penang Federal Action Council chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman said the federal government would treat the application fairly and would not be bias or influenced by political factors.
Thu Aug 31 2017
Penang UMNO urges state government to act boldly against illegal factories
The Penang UMNO Liaison Committee today urged the DAP-led state government to be firmer and bolder in acting against illegal factories that pose a threat to public health and safety.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Undersea tunnel project: Penang UMNO seeks payment breakdown from CM
Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman also said he would like Lim to clarify why did the state government paid RM177.5 million in advance without physically check the works that had been carried out.
Fri Jun 23 2017
Penang UMNO wants DAP to reveal sources of funds
Penang UMNO has asked the state DAP leadership to disclose the sources of the party's funds to avoid any confusion over where the money comes from.
Thu Jun 15 2017
CM refutes allegation that Penang earns RM12.5 billion profit from sales of land
Lim Guan Eng refuted the allegation by Penang UMNO Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman that the state government had earned RM12.5 billion profit from sales of land.
Mon May 29 2017
BN to adopt electoral candidate selection method for Penang
The party would obtain feedback from constituents, such as housewives, fishermen, farmers, traders and hawkers, on the potential candidates.
Fri May 05 2017
PAS leaving Pakatan advantageous to Penang UMNO - Zainal Abidin
PAS' hostility with DAP and not joining Pakatan Harapan will give an advantage to Penang Umno in preparing for the 14th General Election (GE14).
Sun Apr 30 2017
Motion urging Lim Guan Eng to take leave as Chief Minister sent to Speaker
The motion urging Lim Guan Eng to take leave as Penang Chief Minister has been handed over to Speaker of the Penang State Assembly Datuk Law Choo Kiang, said Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Penang government's proposal to raise water consumption surcharge will burden people
The proposal by the DAP-led Penang government to once again raise rates on domestic water consumption surcharge on the grounds of water conservation is not fair and will burden users, said the state
Mon Apr 24 2017
Motion to condemn Shabudin still on - Guan Eng
Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the motion was not aimed at taking revenge against the Tasek Gelugor MP but instead in the interest of the public because his comments had caused outrage.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Penang UMNO to meet Tengku Adnan on FT status for state
Penang UMNO will be meeting Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor regarding his proposal to make the state a federal territory (FT).
Sun Feb 05 2017
Penang govt asked to explain postponement of BPO Prime, PITP projects
Its chairman Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman says the indefinite postponement of the two projects could be deemed that they had been cancelled.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Pakatan Harapan's MoU only a problem for the pact - Penang UMNO
Penang UMNO Liaison chairman Datuk Zainal Abidin Osman said the main problem they would face would be on the distribution of seats, which would result in infighting.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Penang govt urged to come clean on cost of Transport Master Plan
The Penang Federal Action Council today demanded that the state government reveal the exact amount that will be spent for the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP).
Thu Dec 15 2016
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024