Talks On Federal Takeover Of Penang’s Waste Services Deferred

Negotiations on the proposed takeover of solid waste management and public cleansing services in Penang under the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act...

Penang’s 40-Year Perak Water Deal Still Conditional, Assembly Told

Penang's 40-year purchase of treated water from Perak has yet to take full effect, and the agreement carries exit clauses that could end it...

New Sungai Muda Barrage 77% Complete, Six Months Ahead Of Schedule

A new barrage across Sungai Muda is 77% complete and is expected to be finished six months ahead of schedule, chief minister Chow Kon...

Penang Water Demand Projected To Rise 34% By 2032 As PBAPP Expands Supply

Penang's water use is on track to climb about 34 per cent by 2032, and the state water utility is building new plants, pipelines...

Court Orders TNB To Pay Plus RM10.5M Over Penang Bridge Fire

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ordered Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to pay highway concessionaire Projek Lebuhraya Usahasama Bhd (Plus) RM10.52 million over a...

Global Energy Shock Now Hitting Malaysia’s Electricity Costs, Says Economy Minister

Malaysia is beginning to feel the delayed impact of global energy disruptions as higher natural gas and coal prices feed into electricity generation costs,...

RM400MIL Water Deal Is Penang’s Best Option for Now, Says Expert

Penang's new water deal with Perak may cost about RM400 million a year, but experts say it is likely the state's best option given...

Bagan MP Calls For One-Year Deferment Of Penang Water Tariff Hike

Bagan Member of Parliament Lim Guan Eng has written to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow urging the state to postpone a 20 sen...

Penang Signs Landmark 40-Year Water Deal With Perak, Paying RM210m Annually To Secure Future Supply

Penang has secured a second major water source after signing a Bulk Water Supply Agreement with Perak on 15 July, committing to pay an...

Penang Hawkers Reject Free Water as Costs Rise

Penang hawkers say a proposal to make plain drinking water free at all licensed eateries would cut into the one revenue stream keeping many...

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