Perikatan Nasional Shifts Focus to Malay and Indian Voters in Penang
Perikatan Nasional (PN) is shifting its focus in Penang to Malay and Indian voters in hopes of winning a slim majority of seats in the next state election, according...
Fraud and Theft Syndicates Uncovered by Police in Penang
Fraudulent Activities Exposed
In a recent operation, the police in Penang have arrested two individuals, a 26-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, for their involvement in separate fraud syndicates. The suspects are...
Penang's Rapid Urbanization: A Case for the Pan Island Link 1 Highway
Zairil Khir Johari, the state infrastructure committee chairman, has come out in defense of the proposed Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) highway, which has faced criticism from...
Police Busted Drug Trafficking Syndicate in Seberang Perai Utara
Operation Details
A joint operation by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of the Penang police headquarters led to the arrest of five men and the confiscation of over 12 kg of heroin...
Expedited Water Projects for Penang
The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is working to accelerate the implementation of multi-billion ringgit water projects for the state. According to PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk K.Pathmanathan, four projects under the Water Contingency Plan...
Haram to Delay Repaying PTPTN Loans, Says Penang Mufti
Islam's Stance on Repayment of Debts
Penang Mufti Sukki Othman has emphasized that it is considered "haram" or forbidden for Muslims not to repay their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans...
No By-Laws Restricting Pets on Penang Beaches
The Penang Island mayor, Rajendran Anthony, has clarified that there are no by-laws in place to restrict pet owners from bringing their dogs to the island's beaches. This comes after a social media...
Penang Needs More Hotel Rooms to Accommodate Expected Increase in Tourists
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang International Airport (PIA) recorded 6.18 million arrivals from January to October, marking a 7.46% increase compared with last year. This significant growth in tourist arrivals...
Penang Offers Waiver and Discount on Quit Rent Payments
Penang's Efforts to Ease Land and Parcel Quit Rent Burdens
The Penang government, led by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, has announced a waiver and discount on quit rent payments to ease...
Penang Government Takes Over Management of Pulau Burung Landfill Phase 3 Project
Background
The management of the Pulau Burung landfill Phase 3 project, previously under PLB Terang Sdn Bhd, has been transferred to the Penang government following a settlement agreement signed...
