Penang Business Events Sector Rakes In RM1.91 Billion In 2025

Penang's business events sector generated RM1.91 billion in economic impact in 2025, reinforcing its role as a key driver of the state's tourism and...

Penang Hits 97.9% Cashless Transactions, Eyes Full Digital Payment By 2030

Penang has achieved a cashless transaction adoption rate of 97.92 per cent, cementing its position as one of Malaysia's leading states in digital payment...

Over 1,000 Penang FC Fans Pack Padang Kota For Giant Screen Final Showdown

Over 1,000 Penang FC supporters packed Padang Kota to watch the second leg of the 2025/2026 Challenge Cup final between Sabah FC and Penang...

Naked Man Found Wandering Along Lebuh Bukit Jambul Referred to Psychiatric Ward

A man spotted walking naked along Lebuh Bukit Jambul in Bayan Lepas, Penang, last week has been referred to the psychiatric ward at Penang...

Penang LRT Mutiara Line: Seven Consortia Clash in High-Stakes Reverse E-Bidding for Systems Package

The competition for Penang's Mutiara Line light rail transit systems package has intensified, with CIMB Research describing the bidding landscape as marked by stiff...

Sungai Nibong Highway Shut For Four Hours Monday Night

The Sungai Nibong Highway in front of Kristal Point will be fully closed from 11pm on Monday (20 April) to 3am the following day. The...

Penang Ferries Spared From Fuel Surcharge As Cost Pressures Mount

Penang ferry services will remain free of any fuel surcharge, even as the federal government prepares to roll out a tiered levy on other...

Buddhist and Hindu Groups Join Forces for First-Ever Joint Food Distribution in George Town

A Buddhist meditation association and a Hindu organisation teamed up for the first time to hand out food packages to members of the public...

Cockroaches and Rat Droppings Force Closure of Penang Hospital Cafeteria and Legendary Steak House

Penang's health authorities have shut down a private hospital cafeteria and a beloved steak restaurant after inspectors uncovered serious hygiene violations. State health committee chairman...

Penang Backs Canopy Bridges As Wildlife Crossings Hit 7,500

The Penang state government has reaffirmed its commitment to wildlife conservation by supporting eco-friendly infrastructure such as canopy bridges to reduce the impact of...

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