Penang Marks 18 Years of George Town Heritage With World Bank Climate Project

Penang has reached a more confident and mature stage in managing the George Town World Heritage Site, 18 years after it received UNESCO recognition...

Penang to review fire safety for heritage buildings after fatal Odeon blaze

Penang will conduct a wide-ranging review of fire safety compliance for old and heritage buildings after a fire at the Odeon building on Jalan...

How vanishing species inspired puppetry, embroidery and stories in Penang

What happens when the threads of an ecosystem start to disappear? That question drove Project Riwayat, Katha 1: Voices of the Vanishing, an exhibition...

Penang gazettes 50 heritage elements to protect multicultural legacy

Penang has gazetted 50 heritage elements ranging from iconic landmarks to beloved street food under the Penang State Heritage Enactment 2011, marking the first...

Penang gazettes Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa among 50 heritage items

Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa and char kway teow are among 50 cultural heritage items recently gazetted in a landmark move to institutionalise the protection...

Penang’s New History Gallery Opens in George Town with RM10 Resident Pass

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has officially launched the state’s new history gallery along Bishop Street, nestled within the heart of the George...

Penang Steps Up Bid for UNESCO Nod for Chingay and Lion Dance

Penang is ramping up efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for two of its most iconic cultural traditions — the Chingay procession and the lion...

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...

Lions soar and dragons dance as Penang chases Unesco recognition for cultural arts

Lions launched across towering poles and dragons wove through the air to the thundering beat of drums as the 23rd Penang Wushu, Lion and...

Rare Tanjore Painting and Chola-Era Artefacts on Display at New Indian Heritage Gallery in Penang

A newly opened Indian cultural facility in George Town is drawing attention for showcasing rare and historically significant artefacts that highlight the depth and...

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