Penang Water Demand Projected To Rise 34% By 2032 As PBAPP Expands Supply

Penang's water use is on track to climb about 34 per cent by 2032, and the state water utility is building new plants, pipelines...

Penang To Auction Six-Acre Gurney Drive Land To Fund Delayed Air Itam Bypass

The Penang state government will put a six-acre parcel on Gurney Drive up for public auction on 7 October, with the proceeds used to...

Penang Wants More Than Tourist Numbers As It Shifts To High-Value Tourism

Penang is looking beyond tourist arrivals as it pushes for federal backing under Budget 2027, with plans to strengthen air connectivity, attract major international...

Silicon Island Reclamation Hits 480 Acres With RM1.9B Invested

More than 480 acres of land have been reclaimed for Penang's Silicon Island project as the 2,300-acre development enters its fourth year, with RM1.9...

Malaysia’s Diversity Makes Nation Stronger, Says Penang CM

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Malaysia’s strength lies in its ability to unite and progress together, declaring that diversity is not a...

Penang Headed For Gridlock As Vehicles And Development Outpace Road Capacity

Penang had 1.8 million residents in 2024 but 2.67 million registered vehicles, comprising 1.52 million motorcycles and 1.15 million cars, as of October that...

More Penang Youths Getting Into Volunteer Mindset

The youth volunteer movement in Penang has expanded by more than 25 percent in just over a year, with registered volunteers under the Penang...

PM Approves Additional RM1Mil For Hindu Crematorium Project In Bagan

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an additional RM1 million allocation for the construction of a modern Hindu crematorium in Bagan, Penang,...

Penang Hill Cable Car Project Reaches 32 Pct Completion, Says Chow

The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 32 per cent completion, with physical works on track for August 2027 and operations targeted for...

Penang Bans New Worker Accommodation in Residential Areas From September 1

Penang Bans New Worker Accommodation in Residential Areas From September 1 Penang will no longer allow new temporary worker housing in residential areas, restricting such...

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