Erosion Threatens Tanjung Asam Beach in Penang

Coastal erosion is damaging Tanjung Asam beach in Gertak Sanggul, a fishing village on Penang Island's southwestern coast, with parts of its shoreline defence...

Penang May Advise Schools to Suspend Outdoor Activities as Air Quality Nears Unhealthy Level

The Penang government is prepared to advise schools to suspend or postpone outdoor activities if air quality in the state deteriorates further, Chief Minister...

PBA Backs Sukma Squad With Gold-Only Reward Scheme

The Penang Badminton Association (PBA) has set RM5,000 for an individual gold medal and RM10,000 for a team gold at the Malaysia Games (Sukma)...

Penang Public Works Urged to Review Road Stretch With Slow 40km/h Speed Limit

A steep speed limit drop on a Penang expressway ramp is leaving motorists trapped between engineering theory and road reality. The curved stretch linking...

Penang Women Football Team Open Sukma 2026 Campaign With 2-1 Win Over Melaka

Penang's women's football team opened their 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma) campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Melaka at Stadium Kuala Kubu Bharu on...

UK Names Semiconductor Leader as New Honorary Consul in Penang

Dr David Lacey has been appointed the new British Honorary Consul in Penang, replacing Dato' Robert Hawkins MBE who retired after two decades in...

Federal Police Dismantle International Ganja Syndicate Near Malaysia’s Airports

Federal narcotics police seized 270kg of ganja worth RM21.62 million in a month-long operation that dismantled an international syndicate storing drugs near Malaysia's airports...

Council Refunds RM266,160 in Parking Fines

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has cancelled 29,240 compound notices issued through its Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) enforcement system and will refund...

Four Acquitted Over Lawyer’s Iron Rod Attack

Four men charged over a morning attack on a Penang lawyer with an iron rod were acquitted and discharged by the magistrates’ court in...

Woman Escapes Predawn Car Fire on Penang Bridge

A 29-year-old woman escaped unharmed when her Perodua Axia caught fire on the Penang Bridge in the early hours of 9 August.The fire broke...

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