Penang Launches Cheaper Grocery Programme With 20% Price Cuts

Penang shoppers can now buy fresh produce and essential goods at roughly 20% below market prices through a new state-backed sales programme. Chief Minister Chow...

RM5 Million Boost for Bumiputera Semiconductor Participation in Penang

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a RM5 million allocation under the Bumiputera Semiconductor Action Plan to boost Bumiputera companies' participation in...

Penang Taps PwC To Chart Roadmap For International Financial Centre

The Penang government has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Sdn Bhd (PwC) as consultant to prepare a white paper, strategic blueprint and action plan for...

Malaysia To Produce Its Own Vaccines By 2028

Malaysia is set to produce its first locally manufactured human vaccine by 2028, two years ahead of the original 2030 target. Science, Technology and Innovation...

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...

JPN Denies Viral Claims of MyKad Address Enforcement Campaign

The National Registration Department (JPN) is not conducting any special campaign or operations requiring the public to update their residential addresses on their MyKad,...

Khairul Aming’s Personal Data Leak Prompts Data Protection Probe

The Personal Data Protection Department (PDP) has launched an investigation into Maxis after the alleged leak of content creator Khairul Aming's personal billing information...

Animal welfare groups back proposed fund, tax relief for pet owners

Animal welfare groups and pet owners have welcomed the government's consideration of a dedicated fund and tax relief for pet owners, though some activists...

Penang’s Cycling Dream at a Crossroad

Penang built 205km of cycling routes across the island. It exceeded the 200km target set in its 2010 Bicycle Lane Master Plan. But the...

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