Penang Hill Funicular to Close for Week of Track, AC and Roof Repairs in January 2027

Penang Hill’s funicular railway will shut down for a week in January 2027 for its first biannual maintenance of the year, with Swiss engineers...

PDC To Develop BKIP2 Itself After Three Failed Tender Rounds

The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) will take full control of the proposed Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 (BKIP2) development in Byram after multiple Request...

30 Initiatives, 10 New Projects To Strengthen Bumiputera Tourism In Penang

Penang has outlined 30 initiatives and 10 new tourism product development projects to strengthen Bumiputera participation in the state's tourism sector. The plans fall under...

ARK Resources Seeks Shareholder Nod For RM28 Million Penang Land Purchase

ARK Resources Holdings Bhd is asking shareholders to approve its RM28 million acquisition of three adjoining parcels of industrial land on Pulau Jerejak, Penang. The...

Sg Nibong TOD Draft To Be Finalised By October, Rollout Over 10 To 15 Years

The Penang government today unveiled the draft master plan for the proposed Sg Nibong Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) at the now-closed Tapak Pesta Pulau Pinang. State...

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...

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