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
MACC opens investigation paper on Melaka land reclamation project
The MACC today opened an investigation paper in connection with a land reclamation project in Melaka believed to involve corrupt practices.
Wed Oct 13 2021
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
No approval yet for Penang South reclamation project
The EMP is one of the 72 conditions stipulated in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Penang govt urged to release documents on Gurney Drive reclamation projects
State Gerakan vice-chairman Lee Boon Ten said the state government should declassify the documents and reclamation contracts, to make these available to the people.
Thu Apr 06 2017
DOE yet to get EIA report on Penang reclamation project - Wan Junaidi
The Department of Environment (DOE) has not received the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) report from the developer of the land reclamation project in Penang.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Penang govt urged to come clean on Pulau Jerejak sale
The state government must explain why the sale of the shares in TIRSB and also the awarding of the Bayan Bay reclamation project were not done via open tender.
Tue Nov 15 2016
Residents fret over proposed Permatang Damar Laut reclamation project
The Permatang Damar Laut area is known as a haven for marine life, especially fishes and cockles, besides being home to thousands of low-income residents.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Singapore yet to receive official response from Malaysia over reclamation work
Singapore has yet to receive official confirmation from Malaysia on two land reclamation projects in the Straits of Johor.
Tue Jan 20 2015
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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