Chinese Tourists Flock to Penang for Durian Feast and Street Food During Labour Day Holiday

Sunny weather, rich local heritage and a vibrant food scene have drawn waves of Chinese tourists to Penang during the Labour Day holiday, which...

World’s first Capybara Pimoo fun walk to take over George Town streets on 24 May

Grab your walking shoes and get ready for a capybara-themed adventure through the heart of George Town's Unesco World Heritage site on 24 May. The...

Driver Smashes Into 12 Cars During 20km Police Chase in Penang, Escapes

A driver who ploughed into 12 vehicles while fleeing from police over a roughly 20-kilometre chase in Penang remains at large, with authorities tracking...

Last Call for Penang Landowners: Quit Rent Appeal Window Extended to 31 May

The Penang state government has pushed back the appeal deadline for cases related to the revised quit rent (land tax) to 31 May, giving...

Penang Marriott Complex Names Michael Farag as Multi-Property General Manager

The Penang Marriott Complex, comprising Penang Marriott Hotel, Marriott Executive Apartments Penang, and Marriott Residences Penang, has promoted Michael Farag to the role of...

Mesut Ozil ready to ‘tackle’ Penang’s famous food spread, tips Arsenal for Premier League crown

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil has set his sights on conquering Penang's celebrated food scene, declaring his love for spicy cuisine...

WOU Awarded for Digital Learning Excellence

More working adults across Penang and Malaysia may find it easier to upskill and reskill without putting their careers on hold, as Wawasan Open...

Penang woman in ICU after 4×4 pickup violently rams her Myvi at traffic light, family seeks witnesses

A woman remains unconscious in the intensive care unit of a Penang hospital after her Perodua Myvi was violently rear-ended by a 4x4 Isuzu...

No More Secret Scrolls: Malaysia to Enforce eKYC, Ban Social Media for Under-16s

The Malaysian government, through the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is pushing forward with electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC)...

Global Chip Boom Fuels Penang: Economist Sees GDP Outperformance Through 2026

Penang's economy is set to ride a sustained global semiconductor upcycle through 2026, with the state's GDP continuing to outpace the national average despite...

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