Myanmar Man Arrested After Incident On Penang Flyover, Police Say
A man believed to be from Myanmar was arrested on the Batu Lanchang flyover in George Town after he deliberately threw himself into the...
Anwar Approves Doubled RM4.6Mil Allocation for Penang Islamic Institutions
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved RM4.6 million this year to upgrade infrastructure at 27 Islamic educational institutions across Penang, more than...
Indonesia Says It’s Working With Malaysia To Tackle Haze
Indonesia and Malaysia have entered formal discussions to combat transboundary haze, with weather modification operations along their shared border among the first measures under...
MySTRA Says RM2,800 Annual STRA Fee Too High For Penang Short-Term Rental Hosts
The Malaysia Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association (MySTRA) has thrown its support behind Penang's new licensing framework for short-term rentals but warned that the minimum...
Weak 3.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Temenggor, Gerik, Perak
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Temenggor area in Gerik, Perak, in the early hours of 28 August, jolting residents from their sleep and sending...
Unidentified Body Found In Aircraft Wheel Well At KLIA2
The body of an unidentified person was found inside the wheel well of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) on...
Penang Short-Term Rental Operators Face New Licensing Fees Under By-Law 2026
Short-term rental operators in Penang are bracing for higher costs after the state enforced new by-laws that require all private accommodation premises to obtain...
Two Cars Up For Grabs At Love Penang Run 2026
Two Perodua Axia cars are up for grabs in the Love Penang Run 2026 lucky draw, the state government announced today as registration opens...
Penang May Call Off National Day Parade If Haze Worsens, API Hits 200
Penang is closely watching haze conditions ahead of its state-level National Day parade on 31 August, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow warning the...
Penang International Orchid Show 2026 Returns To Straits Quay This September
The Penang International Orchid Show 2026 returns to Straits Quay from 5 to 13 September, offering nine days of competitive displays, rare blooms, and...
