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
Penang empowers homeless people via new transit centre
The Penang government plans to empower the homeless by establishing the Penang Homeless Transit Centre where training and various workshops would be held for them.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Penang sticks to original plan to dissolve state assembly in June
Penang government is sticking with its original plan to have its State Assembly dissolved in June to make way for the state election, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Fri May 19 2023
Penang agrees to scale down PSI Project by 49 per cent
The Penang government has agreed to scale down the Penang South Island (PSI) reclamation project by 49 per cent by not proceeding with the construction of 'Island B' and 'Island C'.
Thu May 11 2023
Penang to implement MOH-set protocols on China tourist arrivals
The Penang government will implement protocols set by the MOH regarding the entry of tourists from China to the state, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Penang ready to work with MACC to tackle corrupt practices
The Penang government is ready to work with the MACC to ensure that officers involved in corrupt practices be dealt with severely.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Up to High Court to decide on four assemblymen's fate - Penang CM
The Penang government will leave it to the High Court to decide whether four assemblymen who withdrew support for the state government in 2020 should vacate their seats.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Penang seeks federal intervention to reduce risk of state facing another water problem
The Penang government and PBAPP are seeking the federal government to intervene by taking immediate action to reduce the risk of another water supply problem in the state.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Guan Eng trial: Land plots valuation far less than cost of work done by developer, court told
The Sessions Court was told that valuations on two plots of land given ownership to CZBUCG were far less than the cost of work done by the developer.
Fri May 27 2022
Penang gov't urges MOH to establish inquiry panel to investigate houseman's death
The Penang government today urged the MOH to set up a special inquiry committee to investigate the recent death of a houseman attached to the Penang Hospital (HPP).
Thu May 05 2022
Chow: 7,114 Penang civil servants will receive special raya aid
The Penang government today announced special financial assistance (BBK) of half a month's salary or a minimum of RM1,200 to 7,114 civil servants in the state in conjunction with Aidilfitri.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Penang yet to finalise decision on undersea tunnel project implementation - CM
The Penang government has not finalised any decision on the implementation of the undersea tunnel project, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Penang CM's CNY open house 2022 cancelled
The Penang government has decided to cancel the Chief Minister's Chinese New Year open house for this year.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Penang gov't sets up disaster management unit
The Penang state government has set up a disaster management unit in the state to manage any incidents of natural disasters in the future.
Thu Jan 06 2022
Penang awaits PM's green light for travel to the state
The Penang government is waiting for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's approval for travel to the state towards reviving its tourism industry.
Thu Sep 23 2021
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