Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines' first direct flight
Shanghai Airlines' Shangai-Penang direct flight will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Penang wants PIA to be included in Malaysia-Indonesia VTL arrangement
Penang is asking the federal government to consider including the Penang International Airport (PIA) in the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) arrangement between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Penang hopes Putrajaya will include its Penang Int'l Airport in Malaysia-Singapore VTL
Yeoh said PIA's inclusion in the Malaysia-Singapore VTL would be a strong anchor to attract more air traffic from Singapore.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Langkawi welcomes tourists via travel bubble today
After being closed for a long time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the resort island of Langkawi welcomed its first influx of holiday-makers via the tourism bubble, which began today.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Penangite who escaped gallows in Singapore reunites with family
Beh arrived at the Penang International Airport (PIA) at 9.20 am on a Scoot Airlines flight.
Thu Mar 11 2021
COVID vaccine arrives in Penang
A total of 16,000 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Penang International Airport (LTAPP) at 5.35pm today, via a special Cathay Pacific Cargo flight CX079.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Woman detained for verbally abusing police
A woman was detained for verbally abusing a policeman who issued her a summons at the road going into the Penang International Airport area in Bayan Lepas here last night for a traffic offence.
Sun Sep 03 2017
Several areas in Penang island hit by flood
The airport was also flooded as the water had entered the arrival hall and several inbound and departing flights had been delayed due to the weather condition.
Mon Jul 18 2016
10 flights to and from Penang cancelled due to haze
The haze today forced the cancellation of 10 flights scheduled to arrive and depart the Penang International Airport, said airport senior manager Arif Jaafar.
Wed Oct 21 2015
AirAsia's operations in KLIA2 disrupted by haze
As of 6.40pm today, AirAsia Bhd flights were disrupted to and from the KL International Airport 2 (klia2) due to visibility below minimum level caused by the haze.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Indonesian man held at Penang Airport after threatening to blow up jet
The 61-year-old man became agitated after the counter staff told him that he was carrying excess baggage.
Wed Sep 09 2015
Bangkok blast: Bodies of four Malaysian victims arrive in Penang
GEORGETOWN: The bodies of four Malaysians killed in Monday's bomb blast in Bangkok, Thailand arrived at the Penang International Airport (LT
Thu Aug 20 2015
Bangkok blast: Bodies of four Malaysians to arrive home on Wednesday
Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the bodies will arrive at the Penang International Airport at 10.20pm.
Wed Aug 19 2015
Guan Eng reiterates Penang needs second runway
Those who don't agree that Penang needs a second runway are not looking after Penang's interest, the chief minister says.
Sun Jun 29 2014
Penang BN contradicts itself on Kedah airport proposal - Guan Eng
The Penang chief minister asks Penang Barisan Nasional to clarify its conflicting views on the building of a new international airport in Kulim.
Sat Jun 21 2014
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