Penang clinic picked for AI-powered lung screening under national initiative

BUTTERWORTH: Seberang Jaya Health Clinic has been selected as one of the facilities for the first phase of the National Lung Health Initiative, using...

Demographic shift alone won’t determine Penang’s next CM, says USM analyst

GEORGE TOWN: A slight rise in the Malay population does not automatically mean a Malay chief minister for Penang, a political analyst said. Associate Professor...

AVÉA Brings a Second Wave of Marina Living to Andaman Island

Eastern & Oriental Berhad (E&O) launched AVÉA on 11 June 2026, its second marina-edge serviced residence at Andaman Island in Penang, carrying a gross...

Penang acquires up to 1,214 acres to seal chipmakers’ landing zone, says CM

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says land scarcity will not hold the state back from courting semiconductor companies. His administration has started acquiring...

Penang Port Goes Live With First Vessel Traffic System to Track Ship Movements in Real Time

Penang Port has launched its first Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS), a central command hub that tracks vessel movements in real time across one...

Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve Faces Growing Human Pressure as Visitor Numbers Climb

Penang Hill’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is coming under increasing strain from high visitor numbers, with Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) reporting littering, wildlife disturbance and...

Penang Yosakoi Parade Goes Two Days With Record Local Teams and Japanese Guests

The Penang Yosakoi Parade is back at the Esplanade and bigger than ever. The Pink Hibiscus Club has expanded the event to two days,...

Triton Driver With 15 Drug Convictions Remanded After Penang Crash Goes Viral

A 29-year-old man who crashed through multiple vehicles on the North-South Expressway in Penang has been remanded for four days after a viral clip...

Penang LRT Could Extend to Tanjung Bungah, Bukit Mertajam and Batu Kawan After 2031

MRT Corp has signalled the Penang Mutiara Line LRT may expand beyond its initial 22-station route once the system is up and running. The state...

Mutiara Line LRT Stations Take Shape as Construction Intensifies

Construction of stations along the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Penang is gathering pace, with pier and viaduct works underway at...

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