Chinese Tourists Flock to Penang for Durian Feast and Street Food During Labour Day Holiday
Sunny weather, rich local heritage and a vibrant food scene have drawn waves of Chinese tourists to Penang during the Labour Day holiday, which...
World’s first Capybara Pimoo fun walk to take over George Town streets on 24 May
Grab your walking shoes and get ready for a capybara-themed adventure through the heart of George Town's Unesco World Heritage site on 24 May. The...
Driver Smashes Into 12 Cars During 20km Police Chase in Penang, Escapes
A driver who ploughed into 12 vehicles while fleeing from police over a roughly 20-kilometre chase in Penang remains at large, with authorities tracking...
Last Call for Penang Landowners: Quit Rent Appeal Window Extended to 31 May
The Penang state government has pushed back the appeal deadline for cases related to the revised quit rent (land tax) to 31 May, giving...
Mesut Ozil ready to ‘tackle’ Penang’s famous food spread, tips Arsenal for Premier League crown
Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil has set his sights on conquering Penang's celebrated food scene, declaring his love for spicy cuisine...
Penang woman in ICU after 4×4 pickup violently rams her Myvi at traffic light, family seeks witnesses
A woman remains unconscious in the intensive care unit of a Penang hospital after her Perodua Myvi was violently rear-ended by a 4x4 Isuzu...
No More Secret Scrolls: Malaysia to Enforce eKYC, Ban Social Media for Under-16s
The Malaysian government, through the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is pushing forward with electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC)...
Global Chip Boom Fuels Penang: Economist Sees GDP Outperformance Through 2026
Penang's economy is set to ride a sustained global semiconductor upcycle through 2026, with the state's GDP continuing to outpace the national average despite...
30 Years of Talks, Zero Result: Waterfall Cafe Demolished Outside Penang Botanic Gardens
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has confirmed that all negotiations between the state government and Waterfall Cafe have collapsed, ending a dispute that...
Uzbekistan Young Judokas Dominate Penang Open International 2026 with Multiple Gold Medals
Young judokas from Uzbekistan have delivered an impressive performance at the Penang Open International 2026 competition, securing multiple gold medals across several age and...
