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Sim Tze Tzin tawar diri bertanding Naib Presiden PKR - Utusan - 26/04 3:11 pm

GEORGE TOWN : Ahli Parlimen Bayan Baru, Sim Tze Tzin hari ini mengesahkan bahawa beliau menawarkan diri untuk bertanding jawatan Naib Presiden PKR pada pemilihan parti itu bulan depan





Sports Minister expects things to go smoothly for Malaysia Cup final in Bukit Jalil - Star - 26/04 1:31 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh hopes the Malaysia Cup Final between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Sri Pahang will go smoothly tonight (April 26)





Student killed in George Town accident, cops to detain m-cyclist - Star - 25/04 3:37 pm

GEORGE TOWN: A 17-year-old student died after his motorcycle was involved in an accident with three other vehicles here





Work on new multi-storey car park in Old Town Ipoh to begin in May - Star - 25/04 3:01 pm

IPOH: Construction of the RM15mil multi-storey parking and commercial complex at Jalan Panglima is set to begin in May, with completion expected within 15 months





Police hunt motorcyclist after teen dies in Penang crash - NST - 25/04 2:51 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Police are tracking down a motorcyclist who allegedly caused an accident involving four vehicles at Jalan Masjid Negeri here yesterday, which led to the death of another motorcyclist





Stalls demolished, premises locked in Penang raid [WATCH] - NST - 25/04 2:43 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) demolished five stalls, including two operated by foreigners, during an integrated operation on Wednesday





Special needs student used smart strategy to ace SPM - Star - 25/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Against all odds, special needs student Kenneth Saw Chzi Yang has proven that determination knows no limits by scoring 9As and 2Bs in the SPM examination





Northern Mexico farmers fight drought amid water dispute with the US - Star - 25/04 5:13 am

JULIMES, Mexico (Reuters) - Dead animals lie scattered across the planes of this cattle ranching town in northern Mexico, victims of a long-term drought that is forcing farmers here to consider uprooting their lives to look elsewhere for land and water





Business : AEC 2026-2030 To Provide Detailed Roadmap To Deepen ASEAN .. - Bernama - 24/04 8:07 am

GEORGE TOWN, April 23(Bernama) --The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2026-2030, which will be launched alongsidethe ASEANCommunity Vision 2045 in May during the 46th ASEANSummit, will provide a granular roadmap to further deepen regional economic integration.





Third Tan Sri tied to MBI scheme - Star - 24/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: With two prominent businessmen already in custody, police are now focusing on a third "Tan Sri" as investigations into the Mobility Beyond Imagination (MBI) money laundering scheme deepen





Tsunami warning systems in Penang upgraded to allow faster alerts - Star - 23/04 3:20 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has upgraded four Malaysian Tsunami Early Warning System (SAATNM) installations at sites near the sea in Penang





Penang eateries in limbo ahead of water cut - Star - 23/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: While some eateries are willing to brave the scheduled water supply interruption, others are considering closing for a day or two





Business : HR Minister Urges Penangs Tech Sector To Embrace Innovation And .. - Bernama - 22/04 7:48 am

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) --Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penangs semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the states future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.





Two Penang cops remanded over bribery case - NST - 20/04 2:09 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a six-day remand order against two members of the police motorcycle patrol unit (URB)





Politics : PKR Polls: Fadhlina Triumphs In Nibong Tebal, Nurul Izzah .. - Bernama - 20/04 7:27 am

GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Wanita PKRchief Fadhlina Sidek won the Nibong Tebal division chiefs post in the 2025 PKR elections at the divisionlevel, held simultaneously today with the Wanita and Youth(AMK) wings posts in Penang.





Coconut shortage: Authorities urged to monitor supply, tackle smuggling, .. - NST - 20/04 7:01 am

GEORGE TOWN: A growing shortage of coconuts has begun to seriously affect coconut milk traders, with some even forced to temporarily shut down their operations





A sole-ful tribute to an iconic barefoot hawker - Star - 20/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's legendary barefoot char koay teow seller is now immortalised in paint as a street mural on the side of a shophouse along McNair Street, just opposite the bustling Cecil Street market here





MCMC, Microsoft launch AI teach programme at USM to empower B40 students - Star - 19/04 3:21 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Microsoft AI TEACH programme was launched at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on Saturday to enhance the digital capabilities of vulnerable groups among the youths





MCMC, Microsoft launch AI Teach programme at USM to empower B40 students - NST - 19/04 3:00 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Microsoft AI Teach programme launched at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) today to enhance the digital capabilities of vulnerable groups among the youths





Semua sekolah guna papan pintar 2027 - Utusan - 19/04 7:30 am

GEORGE TOWN: Semua sekolah seluruh negara akan dilengkapi dengan papan pintar (smartboard) sepenuhnya menjelang tahun 2027 sebagai langkah memperkukuh penggunaan teknologi digital dan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam sistem pendidikan negara





Mega sale of Penangs history - Star - 19/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Whole blocks of prime pre-war properties and some vacant land here all locked in trust deeds for decades have now been opened for sale in what could be the largest en bloc subsale offer of mature properties in the country





Keep the right lane clear for light vehicles, hauliers urged - Star - 19/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Heavy vehicles, already limited to a 90km/h speed limit on highways, should be barred from using the right lane reserved for other vehicles with a 110km/h speed limit, says Association of Malaysian Hauliers northern region chairman R





Penang sees 156pc increase in HFMD cases between April 6-15 - NST - 18/04 3:13 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded 579 Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases between April 6 and 12, an increase of 353 cases or 156.2 per cent from the previous week





Penang sees 150% rise in HFMD cases after Hari Raya - Star - 18/04 2:23 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Penang has reported a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases, with infections rising by over 150% following the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations





Teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct will be sacked, says Fadhlina - Star - 18/04 1:09 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Education Ministry will take severe action on teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct, says Fadhlina Sidek





37 foreigners nabbed in Immigration raid on Penang food court - NST - 17/04 3:28 pm

GEORGE TOWN: A group of workers at a food court in Jalan Burma, believed to be undocumented migrants, scattered in all directions when the location was raided by the Immigration Department today





Penang to rename Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia to Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi - NST - 16/04 3:14 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state executive council today unanimously agreed to rename Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia to Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in honour of the late former prime ministers legacy





No action yet against Batu Ferringhi beach club over viral Songkran video - NST - 16/04 3:09 pm

GEORGE TOWN: No action has been taken against a beach club in Batu Ferringhi after a video went viral showing scantily clad women dancing on stage recently





Sour weather, sweet mangoes - Star - 14/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: The much-anticipated Harumanis mangoes are back but this year's harvest has been affected by erratic weather, which slashed yields by more than half in some orchards





One kidney, two fulfilling lives - Star - 13/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: For 43 years, retiree Woo Kok Ming lived with just one kidney a testament to the unconditional love he had for his elder brother





Penangs tourism potential hinges on compliance - Star - 13/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Any chance of Penang becoming a global tourism hub would require high hospitality standards and better legal compliance by all stakeholders, says Wong Hon Wai





No licence for the quaint - Star - 13/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Unlicensed hotels in Penang are spiralling out of control due to tourist demand for "quaint accommodations"





Dim sum for the departed - Star - 13/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Dim sum is popular for breakfast especially among older Chinese folk





Business : Penang Sets Up Tariff Monitoring Task Force, Seeks Federal Govt .. - Bernama - 11/04 3:11 pm

GEORGE TOWN, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government will establish a tariff monitoring task force as part of itsstrategic response to the United States (US) recent tariff announcement.





'Take immediate action to save Sg Teluk Gong' - NST - 11/04 3:03 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Selangor state government, Environment Department and the Royal Klang City Council to take immediate action to save Sungai Teluk Gong in Klang, which is now severely polluted





Pulau Pinang tubuh pasukan petugas khas tarif AS - Utusan - 11/04 2:59 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Pulau Pinang mengumumkan penubuhan satu pasukan petugas khas bagi memantau tarif yang akan dikenakan Amerika Syarikat (AS) terhadap beberapa negara termasuk Malaysia sebagai langkah proaktif untuk menghadapi kesannya





No immediate threat to jobs or closures in Penang despite US tariff - NST - 11/04 1:41 pm

GEORGE TOWN: There are no immediate concerns of massive unemployment or companies shutting down in Penang following the United States 24 per cent tariff imposed on Malaysian imports





Penang announces task force to track US tariff effects, toolkit to help SMEs soften impact - Star - 11/04 1:38 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will set up a tariff monitoring task force and develop a toolkit to help affected sectors deal with the tariffs announced by the United States





Three Malaysians held in drug bust at Sungai Golok resort - NST - 10/04 10:15 pm

SUNGAI GOLOK: Three Malaysian men were detained by Thai authorities for possession of Eramin 5, ecstasy pills, and a vape device during an anti-drug operation in Sungai Golok town yesterday



Corporal shot in the head moved to general ICU, says Penang police chief - Star - 10/04 2:28 pm

GEORGE TOWN: A police corporal who accidentally shot himself in the head has been transferred out of intensive care to a general ward at Penang Hospital



Dakwah santai cara myIKUT tarik perhatian ramai dalami Islam - Utusan - 10/04 7:44 am

GEORGE TOWN: Kaedah penyampaian dakwah secara santai dan bersahaja seperti sembang di kedai kopi terbukti mampu memberi impak besar kepada golongan bukan Islam yang ingin mengenali agama Islam



Flocking to Thailand for Songkran - Star - 10/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Unperturbed by the recent Myanmar earthquake that rippled into Bangkok, Malaysian holidaymakers are flocking to Thailand to join the vibrant Songkran water festival



How fakes slip under customers bonnets - Star - 9/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Many famous brands of engine oils are available at quarter the price on online platforms and dodgy workshops



Struggling to secure alternative gas supplies - Star - 9/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) Penang chapter members who are attempting to bypass disruptions to their normal supply of piped natural gas are finding that procuring suitable alternatives is easier said than done



Projek PIL 2A: Pengambilan tanah dibuat ikut undang-undang - Utusan - 8/04 3:44 pm

GEORGE TOWN : Pengambilan tanah bagi pelaksanaan Projek Pan Island Link 2A (PIL 2A) Fasa 1 di Permatang Damar Laut di sini dibuat mengikut peruntukan undang-undang termasuk pemberian pampasan berdasarkan nilaian Jabatan Penilaian dan Perkhidmatan Harta (JPPH)



Land acquisition for Penang highway project done according to law - NST - 8/04 3:22 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The acquisition of land in the southern part of the island for the construction of a highway connecting the Silicon Island reclamation project with the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (second Penang) bridge has been carried out in accordance with legal provisions, the Chief Minister's Office said



Penang defends compensation process for land acquisition for pan-island link project - Star - 8/04 3:11 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The state government has defended its compensation payout process following objections from 13 affected parties over the compulsory land acquisition for the Pan Island Link 2A (PIL 2A) Phase 1 project in Permatang Damar Laut



Rotting trees, soft soil cause rockfall in Jalan Paya Terubong - NST - 8/04 12:25 am

GEORGE TOWN: Rotten and weak tree roots and soft soil due to rain are believed to be the causes of a rockfall on Jalan Paya Terubong last Friday, which resulted in the death of a foreign motorcyclist who was believed to have collided with a 0.45 x 0.36 metre-sized rock



Penunggang motosikal maut ditimpa batu seberat 50 kg - Utusan - 7/04 1:45 pm

GEORGE TOWN : Seorang lelaki warga Bangladesh maut selepas kepalanya ditimpa batu seberat 50 kilogram (kg) ketika sedang menunggang motosikal di Jalan Paya Terubong, di sini, Jumaat lalu



Fadhlina offers to contest PKR Nibong Tebal leadership post - NST - 6/04 12:27 am

GEORGE TOWN: Wanita PKR Chief Fadhlina Sidek has expressed her intentionto contest the post of the partys Nibong Tebal division leader



Fadhlina offers to contest PKR Nibong Tebal leadership post - Star - 6/04 11:21 am

GEORGE TOWN: Wanita PKR Chief Fadhlina Sidek has offered to contest the post of the party's Nibong Tebal division leader



Henti tiru trend joget untuk duit raya - Utusan - 6/04 7:15 am

GEORGE TOWN: Umat Islam diingatkan supaya menghentikan perbuatan berjoget sebelum menerima duit raya seperti yang tular dalam media sosial kerana ia meniru tarian budaya asing khususnya yang ada kaitan dengan musuh Islam



Current leadership of Penang Hindu Endowment Board to remain until July 2025, says Chow - Star - 4/04 2:52 pm

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) will maintain its current leadership until the end of its term in July 2025



Sad end of a once beautiful boat - Star - 3/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: A damaged, storm-battered boat known as Charly rests at the corner of a beach here, carrying with it the story of an elderly German seafarer who abandoned it almost 10 years ago



Tourism in Penang takes a hit during Hari Raya holidays - Star - 3/04 7:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: The tourism industry in Penang experienced a downturn during Hari Raya, as numerous hotels indicated occupancy rates falling below 50%



Kurang hujan punca paras air dua empangan utama Pulau Pinang menyusut - Utusan - 2/04 3:47 pm

GEORGE TOWN : Kekurangan taburan hujan di kawasan tadahan air (KTA) menyumbang kepada penyusutan ketara paras air di dua empangan utama di negeri ini pada suku pertama tahun ini



10 held over scuffle at firecracker sales site - Star - 2/04 12:00 am

GEORGE TOWN: Ten men who were involved in a scuffle at a firecracker sales site in Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, have been arrested by the police



10 lelaki direman susulan kes gaduh di tapak jual mercun - Utusan - 1/04 2:16 pm

GEORGE TOWN: Polis menahan 10 lelaki bagi membantu siasatan berhubung kes pergaduhan membabitkan tapak penjualan mercun dalam kejadian di Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas di sini, malam tadi



Polis tahan lelaki larikan kenderaan bersama anak istimewa - Utusan - 31/03 6:50 pm

GEORGE TOWN : Polis berjaya menahan seorang lelaki yang melarikan sebuah kereta bersama seorang kanak-kanak istimewa berusia lima tahun di Masjid Kampung Kampung Banggol, Pokok Sena, Tasek Gelugor, malam tadi




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Disability, old age not hindrance to Ayer Kuning voters - Mkini
AYER KUNING Special needs voters cast their ballots in the by-election today.
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Ayer Kuning: Polling stations to open at 8am - Star
PETALING JAYA: Voters in the Ayer Kuning state constituency will go to the polls on Saturday (April 26), marking the end of the 14-day campaign period. Read full story
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Hannah harap aksi Piala Malaysia lancar, aman - Kosmo
GEORGE TOWN – Perlawanan akhir Piala Malaysia yang dijadualkan berlangsung malam ini di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil diharap berjalan lancar dan penuh semangat kesukanan. Menteri Belia dan Sukan, Hannah Yeoh berkata, Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) telah membuat persiapan rapi bersama pelbagai ..
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7 ways Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 could beat the Galaxy .. - Tomsguide
Now that I've spent hands-on time with the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, I feel it's going to be the superior flip-style phone against the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7.
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Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, .. - BBC
Vladimir Putin's aide says the two discussed the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks.
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Jaecoo J5 EV Dipamerkan di Auto Shanghai 2025 SUV .. - Piston
Pengunjung pameran Auto Shanghai 2025 berpeluang melihat model terbaharu Jaecoo, iaituJ5 EV, versi elektrik sepenuhnya bagi SUV kompak yang sebelum ini dikenali dengan enjin petrol konvensional. Kenderaan ini bakal bersaing dalam segmen kompetitif yang didominasi oleh Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla ..