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
RM60,000 allocation channelled through 'ADUN angkat' - Chow
The Penang state government today denied that the RM60,000 allocation for opposition assemblymen had been withdrawn.
Tue Mar 30 2021
Water dispute: Penang seeks federal govt intervention
The Penang state government has urged the Federal Government to intervene to overcome its water dispute with Kedah.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Penang should consider paying Kedah for using its water resources - Sanusi
The Penang state government has been urged to consider paying Kedah for using its water resources.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Water issue: See you in court, Penang CM tells Kedah MB
The Penang state government is prepared to see Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor in court over the raw water charge issue in protecting the state's riparian water rights.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Joy at the end of 8-month despair for family living in car
The Penang state government has finally approved an application from S. Ganesh to get a People's Housing Project (PPR) residential unit.
Sat Dec 26 2020
Penang willing to discuss water compensation demands with Kedah
The Penang state government is willing to hold discussions with Kedah over the latter's recent demand for an annual payment of RM50 million in compensation for drawing water from Sungai Muda.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Transport ministry, state government to discuss Penang ferry service
The Transport Ministry will discuss with the Penang state government if the latter intends to take over the ferry service in Penang.
Thu Aug 27 2020
COVID-19: Penang civil servants to get salaries today
The Penang state government will pay civil servants here their monthly salaries today in appreciation of their efforts to help it tackle the COVID-19 epidemic, and to help them face the difficulties o
Fri Mar 20 2020
Penang landslide: Former bar council chairman to head commission of inquiry
The Penang state government appointed former Malaysian Bar Council chairman Datuk Yeo Yang Poh, as chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the Penang landslide that claimed 11 lives.
Wed Oct 25 2017
Penang govt yet to submit formal application on China loan - MoF
Second Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the federal government had no issue with the application, so long as the entity applying for the loan, is able to repay it.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Penang to invite MACC Chief Commissioner to witness IBR pledge this Friday
The Penang state government will be inviting MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Dzulkifli Ahmad to witness its Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) this Friday.
Wed Jul 26 2017
Penang never sought Federal government funds for transportation project - Chow
The state government instead decided to sign an agreement of understanding to borrow from Exim Bank of China.
Fri Jun 09 2017
We will explain Penang redelineation exercise in court - EC Chairman
The Election Commission (EC) will only make an explanation in court if the Penang state government decides to file a lawsuit against the agency's redelineation exercise.
Sat Apr 08 2017
Penang govt to file objection over EC redelineation plan - Guan Eng
Penang state government will file an objection over the Election Commission (EC) electoral redelineation exercise, chief minister Lim Guan Eng said today.
Tue Sep 20 2016
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024