Myanmar Man Arrested After Incident On Penang Flyover, Police Say

A man believed to be from Myanmar was arrested on the Batu Lanchang flyover in George Town after he deliberately threw himself into the...

Dengue Cases Surge: Know The Symptoms And Warning Signs

Dengue cases in Malaysia have surged to 58,079 as of Epidemiological Week 32 this year, a 56.2 per cent jump from the same period...

Penang Schools Suspend Activities As Haze Hits Unhealthy Level

Seven schools in Penang's Minden area suspended outdoor activities after haze pushed the Air Pollutant Index (API) into unhealthy territory, the state education department...

Penang Hospital Expands Free Angioplasty Programme For B40 Patients

Heart disease remains one of Malaysia’s leading causes of death, but for patients in the B40 income group, the cost of life-saving treatment puts...

Haze Spreads: KL, Penang, Kedah Hit Unhealthy

Unhealthy air quality spread across 16 areas in six Malaysian states by 24 August as thick haze from Indonesian fires pushed readings well above...

Robotic Surgery Innovation Strengthens Penang Healthcare Future

Robotic-assisted surgery is among the latest advancements transforming modern surgical practice, state executive councillor Jason H'ng Mooi Lye said at the SSMART 2026 Surgical...

Penang Health Department Apologises After Viral Video Shows Long Hospital ER Waits

The Penang Health Department has apologised for lengthy waiting times at Penang Hospital’s Emergency and Trauma Department after a video showing overcrowded conditions went...

Intuitive to Invest Nearly US$500M in Penang Over Five Years

Nasdaq-listed Intuitive Surgical Inc plans to invest nearly US$500 million in Penang over its first five years of operations as the robotic-assisted surgery company...

Private Hospitals Report Rise in Dengue Admissions

Private hospitals across Malaysia are reporting a rise in dengue admissions this year, mirroring the upward trend seen in public healthcare facilities. NST reported...

IHHAA Launch in Penang Brings Focus to Holistic Wellness

The International Holistic Healing Arts Association (IHHAA) launched officially on 26 July 2026 at Gurney Plaza, Penang, bringing together practitioners of traditional and modern...

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