IJM Land comes to the aid of Tropical Spice Garden
By V. Sivaji Responding to the SOS call by the Tropical Spice Garden (TSG) lately, IJM Land came forward to award RM10,000 to the renowned green lung on the island.…
High achievers in STPM and SPM rewarded by Penang state government
By V. Sivaji The Penang state government showed its appreciation to those who had excelled in their STPM and SPM results for the year 2020 in a ceremony at Komtar…
Helping Seberang Perai traders go “cashless”
Some 46,000 traders and government agencies in Seberang Perai stand to benefit by going cashless following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the Seberang Perai City Council (MPSP) and…
Fort Cornwallis seawall project forging ahead
Despite the setback due to the Covid-19 pandemic, work at the Fort Cornwallis restoration is forging ahead. Penang state exco for Local Government, Housing, Town and City Planning, Jagdeep Singh…
CAP – Are nano spray guns safe ?
Nano spray guns are being commonly used at homes and workplaces during this current pandemic but the sanitising liquids available in the market should be investigated by the Health Ministry…
Face masks from Batek-Lah Collection for frontliners
Batek-Lah Collection, a home-grown artisan, contributed 200 pieces of batik cloth face masks to the PPV frontliners stationed in Setia SPICE Convention Centre. The brand is owned by James Lim…
Amazing Thailand showcase in Penang by TAT
By V. Sivaji The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held their showcase event under strict SOP to re-introduce some favourite cuisine and destinations at their consulate in Penang. Several rows…
MEI Hotel to be first free PKRCS for B40 group wef Oct 1
The MEI Hotel along Abu Siti Lane in Georgetown will become the first private low-risk quarantine and treatment centre (PKRCS) with effect October 1, 2021. The joint corporate social responsibility…
Tzi Chi donates to Penang GH and field hospital
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society Malaysia provided 10 canopies and PPEs to the Penang General Hospital. The initiative by Tzu-Chi which has continuously donated medical equipment to hospitals will…
UN recognition for Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has officially announced the listing of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve (PHBR) as the nation’s latest biosphere reserve under the Man and…