Penang

Marriott International and Iconic Group have signed an agreement to bring Courtyard by Marriott to Penang Mainland, marking the global hospitality chain’s latest move...

Despite the rise of e-hailing and modern transport, Penang’s trishaws are pedalling their way into a new chapter as a high-value tourism product. Veteran...

What started as a one-man mission to tackle Penang’s stray cat problem has grown into a volunteer army that has prevented over 7,000 kittens...

A volunteer-driven initiative in Penang has sterilised nearly 800 stray cats since 2025, preventing an estimated 7,116 kittens from being born on the streets....

Penang Hill’s cable car project remains on schedule for completion in August 2027, a development expected to significantly boost visitor numbers to the iconic...

Water treatment plant residue, once classified as scheduled waste destined for landfills, is now being turned into commercial cement bricks in Penang. The project...

Electric vehicle owners in Simpang Ampat, Penang now have a new fast-charging option. DC Handal has launched four EV charge points at Pearl City...

Thousands of revellers descended on Padang Kota Lama for the Penang Bon Odori Festival 2026, filling the Esplanade with taiko drums, traditional dances and...

Penang has a new reason for Sanrio fans to visit. Iconic Marjorie Penang has launched Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio Peranakan-themed rooms, blending Hello Kitty,...

A man reported missing after failing to return home on 10 June has been confirmed dead, more than a month after his family first...