
This is a story about a doctor cum politician, who chose to stay
Steven Sim explores the life story of a man who started fresh in Malaya and found himself part of the country's evolving identity.
Tue Feb 11 2025

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

Federal Gov't takes over Penang LRT Mutiara Line project from State Gov't - Loke
The federal government has officially taken over the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project from the state government, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Fri Mar 29 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

MOF to resolve issue of rejected eMADANI applications
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will resolve the issue of rejected eMADANI e-wallet credit applications.
Fri Dec 15 2023

Penang Assembly unanimously approves motion of solidarity with Palestine
The Penang State Legislative Assembly today unanimously approved a motion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people for the cruelty and tyranny of the Israeli Zionist regime.
Fri Nov 24 2023

Chow: Guar Kepah skeletons to be repatriated early next year
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said these skeletons have been abroad for 150 years.
Mon Nov 20 2023

23 couples tie the knot at mass wedding in Penang
The couples exchanged vows today in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also known as the Mooncake Festival.
Fri Sep 29 2023

Law sworn in as Penang state speaker for third term
The ceremony then proceeded with the swearing-in of 40 assemblymen who won the state election, led by Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow.
Tue Aug 29 2023

Penang LRT project: MRT Corp to do feasibility study for underground and undersea lin
Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow said the LRT line in the state would be an "elevated structure" and not underground.
Fri Aug 18 2023
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[OFFICIAL] Chow Kon Yeow retains Padang Kota seat
He defended the seat he's held since 2008 with a majority of 7,116 votes.
Sat Aug 12 2023

Malaysia intends to enhance diplomatic engagement with China - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also thanked Wang Yi for facilitating many major Chinese investments in Malaysia.
Fri Aug 11 2023

PM receives courtesy call from Chinese FM Wang Yi in Penang
The meeting signifies importance of bilateral trade relations, where China has remained Malaysia's largest trading partner since 2009.
Fri Aug 11 2023

New Penang ferry service operational from today
Penang caretaker Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said ferry commuters will enjoy free shuttle service from today until Sept 7.
Mon Aug 07 2023

Perception that Seberang Perai is under-developed is inaccurate - Caretaker CM
The perception that Seberang Perai is under-developed compared to Penang Island is factually inaccurate.
Mon Jul 17 2023

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream
The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
Wed Feb 19 2025

US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Wed Feb 19 2025