Penang LRT Deal Thoroughly Vetted Despite Single-Source Process, Says Transport Ministry

THE contract for Package 1 of Penang’s Mutiara Line LRT project was awarded through a “single-source request for proposal” but underwent rigorous vetting, the...

‘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...

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...

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...

RM745,000 upgrade breathes new life into Penang’s iconic Rifle Range Flats

Penang's oldest public housing scheme, Rifle Range Flats, is set to receive RM745,260 in upgrades under a state-led initiative to improve safety and living...

PBAPP to Install Two Mega Pipelines Under RM2.1 Billion Water Contingency Plan for Penang

The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) will lay two massive 1.8-metre diameter pipelines as part of Phase 3 of the Water Contingency Plan 2030...

Penang Durian Valley @ Relau Taking Shape, Set for Completion in 2027

Penang is strengthening its agrotourism sector with the Penang Durian Valley @ Relau (PDV), an integrated durian hub scheduled for completion in April 2027. Chief...

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...

Muhibbah Engineering Lands RM120M Penang LRT Subcontract From Gamuda

Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd has secured a subcontract valued at RM120 million from Gamuda Industrial Building System Sdn Bhd, marking a significant addition to...

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