Married couple among three arrested over RM1.1 million drug haul
The police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of a married couple and a third person, as well as the seizure of 451 kg of marijuana worth RM1.13 million in two raids in Penaga.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Reliving nostalgia with 1,500 oil lamps shaped like Ubudiah Mosque
A total of 1,500 oil lamps shaped like the Ubudiah Mosque in Simpang Penaga here adorned the royal town of Kuala Kangsar to usher in Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Cancer-stricken boy who had police car ride wish fulfilled, dies
The child's remains will be buried at the Bakar Kapor Mosque Cemetery, Penaga, at about 10 am today.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Nekmat hopes government empowers development of fishermen in Budget 2021
Nekmat hopes that the federal government can increase the budget for fishermen's housing, increase LKIM fishermens fund programme loans.
Wed Nov 04 2020
PSR project critical for Penang's sustainable future - Exco
The PSR project which involved the reclamation of 4,500 acres off the southern part of the island has been divided into three islands.
Wed Oct 14 2020
COVID-19: SK Permatang Janggus ordered shut after teacher tests positive
Penang State Education Department director Abdul Rashid Abdul Samad said the closure order was issued to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Police uncover drug lab, five including student held
Police have detained five people, including a Form Three student, believed to be members of a syndicate processing drugs.
Sat Dec 19 2015
Penaga residents stage protest against proposed water tariff increase
More and more consumers in Penang are objecting to the state government's proposed water tariff increase.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Body of missing man found near beach
An elderly man, who was reported missing while looking for clams at the Kuala Muda beach, Penaga yesterday, was found dead at dawn today.
Mon Jan 14 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024