‘You believe The Edge, not your comrade’: Chow and Lim in heated Penang Assembly spat
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and his predecessor Lim Guan Eng locked horns in a fiery exchange at the state assembly on Thursday...
Caught Littering in Penang? You’ll Be Sweeping Streets From 1 July
Penang will introduce community service orders for litterbugs starting 1 July 2026, requiring offenders to sweep streets, collect rubbish and clean public areas instead...
Penang Won’t Rush Rare Earth Mining, Pledges Strict Environmental Checks
Penang has signalled it will proceed with caution on any non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE) exploration or mining activities, with the state government vowing...
800kg of Rubbish Hauled from Pulau Gazumbo in Under Two Hours
About 100 volunteers armed with gloves, litter pickers and garbage bags spread out across Pulau Gazumbo and collected more than 800kg of waste from...
Guan Eng: Freeze Penang Land Tax and Water Tariff Hikes for a Year
Lim Guan Eng has urged the Penang government to defer its scheduled land tax increase and water tariff hike for at least one year,...
Penang Steps Up Bid for UNESCO Nod for Chingay and Lion Dance
Penang is ramping up efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for two of its most iconic cultural traditions — the Chingay procession and the lion...
Fix George Town Heritage Site or Lose It: Penang Lawmaker Demands Cheaper, Practical Solutions
Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng has urged the Penang state government to introduce proactive, practical and affordable solutions for managing the George Town UNESCO...
Penang’s Widest: E&O’s Gurney Bridge at Andaman Island Secures Malaysia Book of Records Title
Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) has earned a place in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the Gurney Bridge at Andaman Island, recognised...
From Jungle Trail to Community Icon: Penang’s Moon Gate Hiking Group Marks 30 Years with 1,100 Supporters
What began as a rugged jungle path has evolved into one of Penang's most beloved hiking landmarks, thanks to three decades of dedication from...
Lions soar and dragons dance as Penang chases Unesco recognition for cultural arts
Lions launched across towering poles and dragons wove through the air to the thundering beat of drums as the 23rd Penang Wushu, Lion and...
