Socso claim SOP to be restructured - Steven Sim
The directive follows the fraudulent claims cartel involving three medical officers allegedly working in Penang hospitals, says Steven Sim.
Wed Sep 04 2024
MACC tracking another doctor to assist in falsified Perkeso claims case
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirms that the doctor is employed at a hospital in Penang.
Wed Sep 04 2024
The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang
The Esplanade is known for key moments like the lowering of the British flag and the declaration of independence on August 31, 1957.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Free ferry, feeder bus rides for Thaipusam in Penang
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the free rides would be available from midnight on Jan 24 and until 2 am on Jan 26.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Five-day scheduled water disruption in Penang begins tomorrow
PBAPP will use 99 water tankers, to deliver water supply to the affected users from Jan 10 to 14.
Tue Jan 09 2024
1,000 consumer accounts still suffering from water disruptions in Penang
Penang Water Supply Corporation CEO K Pathmanathan said water supply restoration had reached 99 per cent.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Seven dams identified as high risk, could disrupt water supply to LRAs - SPAN
The seven dams are Pedu and Muda in Kedah; Durian Tunggal, Asahan and Jus in Melaka; Mengkuang in Penang and Linggui in Johor.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Public low, medium cost houses in Penang not allowed to be leased out - Sundarajoo
Datuk Seri S.Sundarajoo said affordable housing units are heavily subsidised and are only meant for those who can't afford expensive homes.
Thu Oct 05 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
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
Polls: MUDA will not bring much impact on election outcome - Analyst
MUDA is only fielding 19 candidates in the state polls, with 14 in Selangor, three in Penang and one each in Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu.
Fri Aug 11 2023
State polls: Anwar hopes Malays in Penang will vote for Unity Govt parties
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hoped voters in Penang would 'recover' from sentiments stirred during the last GE15 and support the Unity Govt.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Aidiladha: Slow moving traffic on NSE due to accidents, breakdowns
PLUS said traffic was slow from Jawi to Bandar Cassia River in Penang due to an accident at Kilometre (KM) 155.3 (northbound).
Thu Jun 29 2023
Penang Bumiputera Development Council to be reactivated - PM Anwar
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the dicision was made as a move to empower the socioeconomic aspects and human capital of Bumiputera MADANI in Penang.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Floods: All relief centres in Penang closed, situation in Johor, Sabah improving
The flood situation in Penang is on the verge of recovery as both relief centres in two districts in the state were shut down.
Sat Feb 04 2023
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024