RM400MIL Water Deal Is Penang’s Best Option for Now, Says Expert

Penang's new water deal with Perak may cost about RM400 million a year, but experts say it is likely the state's best option given...

Komtar Walk Upgrade at 32%, On Track for Oct 2026 Completion

The upgrading of Komtar Walk has reached 32 per cent completion and remains on track to finish by October 2026, according to Buletin Mutiara. PDC...

Penang to Upgrade Eastern Seafront After Fort Cornwallis Restoration

Penang will begin upgrading its eastern seafront infrastructure after completing restoration works along the northern waterfront, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced. Malay Mail reported...

Government Will Increase SARA Aid Soon, Says Anwar

The government will increase Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance in the near future to help ease the rising cost of living, Prime Minister Datuk...

Marriott Brings Courtyard Brand to Penang Mainland

Marriott International and Iconic Group have signed an agreement to bring Courtyard by Marriott to Penang Mainland, marking the global hospitality chain’s latest move...

Water Treatment Waste Turned Into High-Value Bricks In Penang

Water treatment plant residue, once classified as scheduled waste destined for landfills, is now being turned into commercial cement bricks in Penang. The project...

Jabil Launches AI-Powered Logistics Hub in Penang

Jabil has launched a 417,000-square-foot intelligent logistics hub in Penang, packing the facility with artificial intelligence, autonomous robots, and real-time digital tracking to streamline...

Night Lane Closures on Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah for Penang LRT Works

Motorists on one of Penang island’s busiest industrial corridors face months of nighttime disruptions as Pocket News reports intermittent partial lane closures along Jalan...

Victoria Specialist Hospital Project at Taman Manggis Back on Track, Targets 2029 Completion

The long-delayed hospital and hotel development on Taman Manggis land in George Town is finally moving again. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced...

Penang Industrial Property Demand Surges as Global Supply Chains Shift East

CIMB Research's recent site visits across Penang have uncovered a clear trend: demand for purpose-built industrial and logistics facilities is climbing fast, driven by...

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