One killed as fire destroys historic Odeon cinema in Penang’s George Town heritage site
A man believed to be a caretaker has died after a fire gutted the former Odeon cinema on Penang Road, one of the oldest...
US weighs naval strike missile sale to Malaysia after Norway cancels RM634m contract
The United States has agreed to consider selling Malaysia naval strike missiles to replace a system whose delivery was cancelled by Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg...
Penang gazettes 50 heritage elements to protect multicultural legacy
Penang has gazetted 50 heritage elements ranging from iconic landmarks to beloved street food under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011, marking the first...
Finance Minister inspects progress on Penang Mutiara Line LRT
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has inspected multiple construction sites on Penang Island for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit project,...
Penang gazettes Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa among 50 heritage items
Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa and char kway teow are among 50 cultural heritage items recently gazetted in a landmark move to institutionalise the protection...
Hotel Equatorial Penang set for 2027 reopening after six-year hiatus
Hotel Equatorial Penang is set to reopen in the second quarter of 2027, ending a six-year silence that began when the property closed in...
Laptop prices soar 50% as AI-driven “RAMpocalypse” reshapes global chip market, Penang emerges as key winner
The global artificial intelligence boom has triggered a severe memory chip shortage, dubbed the “RAMpocalypse” by tech enthusiasts, which is driving up consumer electronics...
Meta Takes on Reddit With Forum, a Standalone App for Facebook Groups
Meta has launched a new standalone iOS app called Forum, built as a dedicated platform for Facebook Groups and positioned as a direct competitor...
Penang CM Admits Financial Woes Behind Air Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway Delay
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has acknowledged that financial difficulties faced by the project concessionaire are behind the delay in completing the Air...
23 floats to light up Penang Wesak Celebration 2026
Penang Wesak Celebration 2026 will feature 23 floats under the theme “Bridging through digital, cultivating wisdom together”, with the main procession set for 31...
