Batik Air Batam-Penang Inaugural Flight Lands, Expanding Penang’s Direct Links To Indonesia
The inaugural Batik Air service between Batam and Penang landed at Penang International Airport on 18 October, giving Penang direct air links to a...
New Sungai Muda Barrage 77% Complete, Six Months Ahead Of Schedule
A new barrage across Sungai Muda is 77% complete and is expected to be finished six months ahead of schedule, chief minister Chow Kon...
Six Women Honoured At YTF Women In Technology Awards 2026
Six Malaysian women were honoured for their contributions to technology, research, innovation and leadership at the Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah (YTF) Women in Technology Awards...
Malaysians Advised To Postpone Non-Essential Travel To France
Malaysians planning a trip to France have been advised to consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve, as demonstrations continue in several major French...
Drug Abuse Among Under-15s A Growing Concern, Says Saifuddin Nasution
Drug abuse among children under the age of 15 is a growing concern that needs wider preventive efforts, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution...
MediAsas Plan To Offer Financial, Health Safety Net For Malaysia’s M40
The MediAsas Plan, scheduled to launch in January 2027, will provide a financial and healthcare safety net for Malaysia's middle-income group (M40), who are...
Malaysia Cannot Arrest Its Way Out Of The Drug Menace, Says NST Leader
Malaysia cannot arrest its way out of its drug problem, an NST leader argued on 17 October, as official figures showed 152,856 positive urine...
Floods Worsen In Perak And Penang As More Evacuees Move To Relief Centres
Flooding in Perak and Penang worsened as more evacuees were moved into temporary relief centres across both states, NST reported. In Perak, 407 victims from...
Penang’s RM420 Million Link Road To Silicon Island Targets First Bridge Opening By 2028
A total of 202.3 hectares of land has been reclaimed at Silicon Island since reclamation works started in September 2023, Malay Mail reported. Chief Minister...
UDA Allocates RM5 Million For Public Park, Recreational Facilities In Penang
UDA Holdings Bhd has allocated RM5 million for a public park and recreational facilities in Penang, including the 2.5-acre Laman Tanjong beside its Eight...
