Sultan Nazrin Shah receives Royal Writer Award
Sultan Nazrin Shah received the Royal Writer Award for his book entitled 'Striving for Inclusive Development: From Pangkor to a Modern Malaysian State'.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Plan to extend Pangkor Airport runway needs in-depth study - MB
A detailed study needs to be conducted before the plan to extend the Pangkor Airport runway can be executed in a bid to attract more tourists to the resort island.
Sat Jun 25 2022
Three injured in Pangkor crash
Three out of 10 passengers were slightly injured after the van they were travelling in skidded onto a road shoulder at Jalan Teluk Nipah, Pangkor this afternoon.
Wed May 04 2022
Pangkor getaway only 45 minutes from Subang
The launch of daily flights to Pulau Pangkor from LTSAAS, Subang, which will only take 45 minutes in contrast to three hours of driving, will see more tourists to the popular destination soon.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Pangkor hotels register up to 78 per cent increase in occupancy rates
The hotel occupancy rates in Pangkor Island showed an increase of up to 78 per cent since interstate travel was allowed on Oct 11.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Tourism activities in Pangkor Island to follow existing SOP if interstate travel resumes
There would be no tourism bubble for Pangkor Island if the announcement on interstate travel preceded the decision to implement it.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Pangkor Island tourism operators excited to receive visitors in November
The majority of accommodation operators on Pangkor Island are ready to receive an influx of tourists through the green travel bubble.
Mon Sep 13 2021
Main island resorts expected to be opened early September - Nancy
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) expects top island resorts such as Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang, Tioman and Perhentian to achieve herd immunity by end August and be ready for reopening.
Sat Aug 14 2021
RMN helps rescue Indonesian fishermen after boat sinks
The five fishermen were believed to have been floating at sea for three days before being rescued by a local fishing boat.
Tue Jun 29 2021
MCO: Langkawi-Kuala Perlis ferry services suspended
The frequency of ferry services for the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route has also been reduced to one trip as compared to six before the MCO was implemented.
Fri Jan 15 2021
RM15 mln allocated for preliminary works of Pangkor Island jetties upgrading project - Mustapa
A total of RM15 million has been allocated under the 12th Malaysia Plan to carry out preliminary works for the upgrading of the main and cargo jetties in Pulau Pangkor.
Mon Nov 23 2020
PM Muhyiddin visits Pangkor Passenger Jetty, chairs NCIA meeting
Plans to upgrade the terminal which will be a focus of the Strategic Development Plan of the Northern Corridor Economic Region.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Seven men fined for rioting in front of temple
All of the accused were charged with committing the offence in front of the Fu Ling Kong Temple in Sungai Pinang Besar, Pangkor, Manjung.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Perak government to reintroduce Pulara next year
The Perak state government is prepared to resume the organising of the International Poetry & Folk Song Festival (Pulara) in Pangkor next year.
Sat Sep 05 2020
Former Perak MB Zambry appointed MAHB chairman
Zambry holds a PhD and a Masters degree from Temple University, the US and a Masters degree and Bachelor of Economic (Hons) degree from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
Wed Aug 12 2020
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024