Penang Free Hospital Shuttle Costs Half What Was Projected as Ridership Doubles

Six months after launching, Penang’s free hospital shuttle is carrying twice the expected passengers at nearly half the originally projected cost. The Central Area Transit...

Penang Culled 24% More Birds in June as New Law Lets Courts Punish Feeders

Penang island bird culls jumped 24% in June as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) ramped up enforcement days before new laws gave courts...

Penang Silicon Island LRT Depot Land Set for May Handover

Land for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) depot on Silicon Island is expected to be handed over to MRT Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRTC) as...

Penang to Take End-of-Life Vehicle Scheme Statewide After Pilot Success

Penang will roll out its strata scheme for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) across the state, following the success of a pilot project on Penang Island...

Penang-Made Kooeh Game Serves up Malaysian Kuih Culture to Players Worldwide

A Penang-based indie studio has launched a video game that puts Malaysian kuih on the global stage, turning traditional desserts into an interactive experience...

Air Itam–Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Bypass Hits 91% Completion, On Track for April 2027

The long-awaited bypass road linking Air Itam to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway has reached 91% completion, with major structural works progressing...

Penang Officers Equipped with Body Cameras to Catch Litterbugs

Penang has stepped up its fight against littering. Enforcement officers across the state are now equipped with body cameras, and a new community service...

Penang Looks to the Middle East as New Medical Tourism Frontier

Penang is turning its attention to the Middle East as a fresh source of medical tourists, seeking to broaden its international patient base beyond...

Chow: Penang Deserves Fairer Share of Federal Revenue

Penang deserves a fairer return of federal revenue commensurate with its contribution to the nation’s economy, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. He stressed that...

Penang to Introduce Traffic Bylaws for Trishaw Riders

Trishaw riders in George Town may soon have to follow stricter traffic rules as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) works on new bylaws...

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