Indonesia Says It’s Working With Malaysia To Tackle Haze

Indonesia and Malaysia have entered formal discussions to combat transboundary haze, with weather modification operations along their shared border among the first measures under...

MySTRA Says RM2,800 Annual STRA Fee Too High For Penang Short-Term Rental Hosts

The Malaysia Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association (MySTRA) has thrown its support behind Penang's new licensing framework for short-term rentals but warned that the minimum...

Weak 3.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Temenggor, Gerik, Perak

A 3.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Temenggor area in Gerik, Perak, in the early hours of 28 August, jolting residents from their sleep and sending...

Unidentified Body Found In Aircraft Wheel Well At KLIA2

The body of an unidentified person was found inside the wheel well of an aircraft at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA2) on...

Penang Short-Term Rental Operators Face New Licensing Fees Under By-Law 2026

Short-term rental operators in Penang are bracing for higher costs after the state enforced new by-laws that require all private accommodation premises to obtain...

Two Cars Up For Grabs At Love Penang Run 2026

Two Perodua Axia cars are up for grabs in the Love Penang Run 2026 lucky draw, the state government announced today as registration opens...

Penang May Call Off National Day Parade If Haze Worsens, API Hits 200

Penang is closely watching haze conditions ahead of its state-level National Day parade on 31 August, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow warning the...

Penang International Orchid Show 2026 Returns To Straits Quay This September

The Penang International Orchid Show 2026 returns to Straits Quay from 5 to 13 September, offering nine days of competitive displays, rare blooms, and...

Several George Town Roads To Close Aug 29-31 For National Day Celebrations

Several major roads in George Town's heritage core will be closed from 29 to 31 August for the rehearsal and state-level 69th National Day...

17 Malaysians Among Over 1,000 Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods

At least 165 people have been killed and more than 1,000 remain missing after a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border...

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