Penang’s Decade-Old Gold Fair Opens With Record Trade Numbers Behind It

Penang's gold and jewellery trade entered a new chapter this week as the Penang Signature Gold, Gems & Jewellery Fair (PSG) 2026 opened at...

Robotics Conference To Bring Experts To Penang In November

Penang is set to host international robotics and manufacturing experts for the fourth edition of a conference on intelligent manufacturing, reinforcing the state's growing...

Penang Hill Cable Car Project Reaches 32 Pct Completion, Says Chow

The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 32 per cent completion, with physical works on track for August 2027 and operations targeted for...

Penang Introduces New Licensing Laws For Short-Term Rentals

Penang has introduced Malaysia’s first dedicated by-laws for short-term rentals, requiring all operators to obtain licences from city councils or face fines and potential...

MACC Arrests Five Including Datuk-Titled Agency Chairman Over Undervalued Land Sale in Penang

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested five individuals, including a government agency chairman bearing a Datuk title, in an ongoing probe into the...

8,484 Stray Dogs Neutered Under Penang Programme Since 2017

A stray dog found at a housing area in Sungai Ara last month is the latest animal to benefit from Penang’s long-running Trap-Neuter-Release/Rehome (TNR/R)...

Penang Hotels Expecting Higher Occupancy Rates

Penang hotels are gearing up for a strong holiday season, with occupancy rates expected to reach 80% during the upcoming National Day stretch and...

Two Men Claim Trial Over Nightclub Assault in Penang

Two men, including a car wash worker, claimed trial on Tuesday (19 Aug) to separate charges of injuring two men during an incident at...

Penang Bans New Worker Accommodation in Residential Areas From September 1

Penang Bans New Worker Accommodation in Residential Areas From September 1 Penang will no longer allow new temporary worker housing in residential areas, restricting such...

Penang Hill Funicular to Close for Week of Track, AC and Roof Repairs in January 2027

Penang Hill’s funicular railway will shut down for a week in January 2027 for its first biannual maintenance of the year, with Swiss engineers...

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