Pedestrian Killed After Being Pinned Beneath Lorry in Bukit Mertajam

A 49-year-old pedestrian was killed after he was trapped beneath a 10-tonne lorry in an accident along Jalan Bukit Tengah in Bukit Mertajam on...

How Penangites Learnt to Live Without Free Plastic Bags

When Penang launched its first no-free-plastic-bag day in July 2009, the response was far from warm. Solid-waste consultant Khor Hung Teik told FMT people...

Dr Jafri Abdul Jalil Named Penang’s New State Secretary

Dr Jafri Abdul Jalil has been named Penang’s new state secretary, replacing Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long who wrapped up a two-year tenure marked by...

Two Dredgers, RM400M Seized: MMEA Nabs Overloaded Sand Vessels Off Pulau Rimau

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized two sand dredgers found carrying loads exceeding the permitted limit off southern Penang island, with the...

Penang MMEA nabs three for illegal fishing off Pulau Tikus

Three local crew members were arrested after the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted a fibreglass boat using prohibited fishing gear off Pulau Tikus...

PDC To Develop BKIP2 Itself After Three Failed Tender Rounds

The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) will take full control of the proposed Batu Kawan Industrial Park 2 (BKIP2) development in Byram after multiple Request...

George Town Festival 2026 Opens With ‘Beyond Boundaries’ Theme

The 17th edition of the George Town Festival kicked off at Padang Kota Lama on 1 August with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow officially...

Amir Daniel Claims Malaysia’s First Judo Gold at Commonwealth Games

Malaysian judoka Amir Daniel Abdul Majeed delivered a historic first for the nation by winning gold in the men’s under-81kg category at the Glasgow...

Penang offers RM10,000 incentive for Sukma gold medallists if target met

Penang gold medallists stand to earn RM10,000 each at this month's 22nd Malaysia Games (SUKMA), but only if the state contingent hits its 60-gold...

Penang State Secretary Zulkifli Long Retires After 28 Years And RM2.4 Billion In Compliance Savings

After more than 28 years in public service, Penang State Secretary Datuk Seri Zulkifli Long will conclude his tenure tomorrow, leaving behind reforms that...

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