Romanian ambassador pays official visit to Penang
The Romanian ambassador to Malaysia made an official visit to Penang to meet state heads and see for herself the attractions here. Her Excellency, Mrs Nineta Barbulescu also made visits…
New face at Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau
There is a new addition at the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB). Kokila Loganathan or Kogie to friends has been appointed as the new Marketing and Communications Manager. Kogie…
Finance Minister officiates UTC in Komtar
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz officiated the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Komtar yesterday. Also present was Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow along with state assemblyman…
Jagdeep – replacing the water tank in Kampung Melayu Flats our priority
Water is the basic need of human beings. As such, the oldest flats in Penang, the Kampung Melayu flats built in 1974 will receive the much needed water tank to…
Tourism Exco – Wartime pillboxes to be conserved and preserved
Not many from the present generation will know what “pillboxes” are. For the uninitiated, pillboxes are concrete dug-in guard posts which are equipped with loopholes through which defenders can fire…
Penang Island City Council workers react fast to clear thunderstorm debris
Yesterday’s thunderstorm caused havoc in some housing areas in Penang. According to State Exco for Housing, Local Government, Town and Country Planning, Jagdeep Singh Deo the unexpected heavy rain and…
Penang Tourism Exco – Follow SOPs strictly in view of rising Covid-19 cases
With the ever increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Penang and the whole country, tourism related stakeholders have been reminded to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) strictly. The remainder…
Jasmine Food join forces with MAGGI to help the B40 group nationwide
Jasmine Food Corporation Sdn. Bhd. (Jasmine Food), Malaysia’s leading rice brand took part in MAGGI® Sah Malaysia campaign that successfully raised 50,000 MAGGI meal kits for B40 communities across Malaysia.…
Timely assistance for orphaned teenage from state assemblyman
It was a memorable Chinese New Year for 17-year-old student Cheow Chee Hang who had lost his parents and found himself living in deplorable conditions. Timely assistance came in the…
Twisties offers new kaya butter flavour
Malaysia’s favourite snack label, Twisties under Mondelēz has done it again with the addition of yet another Malaysian local favourite – the Kaya Butter Toast variant. The perfect snack anytime…