Swimming pools are open from tomorrow
Those who have been missing out on their swimming, can now do so from tomorrow (Monday, August 23) under the Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan. This is irrespective…
50% of Penang’s population to receive second dose by Wed (Aug25)
Come Wednesday, August 25, the Penang state government is confident that 50% of its adult population will receive the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. Meanwhile, come tomorrow, Aug 23,…
Ten modified buses to ramp up vaccinated for traders and hawkers
Ten buses have been modified to ramp up the vaccination programme in Penang. Dubbed the “Community Vaccine Mobilisation Programme” (MOVAC), they will be utilised to facilitate the vaccination of hawkers…
Malaysia Food Bank to distribute food rations to homeless and trishaw peddlers
More and more individuals and non governmental organisations (NGO) are coming forward to launch their own food bank programmes. This time around, an NGO calling themselves the “Malaysia Food Bank”…
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Merdeka promo
In conjunction with Merdeka celebrations, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has decided to collaborate with Saffron & Serai. The gesture is to support homegrown businesses. “This August is the perfect…
Merdeka deco made from recycled materials at Komtar
With Merdeka Day just around the corner, staff from the Penang Island City Council have just completed work on the Independence Day decorations at the foyer area at Komtar. The…
CAP and SAM distraught to hear fatal floods in Yan
Press statement by CAP and SAM The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are distraught to hear that three victims have been found dead in several…
Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang turned into quarantine and treatment centre
In view of the increasing Covid -19 cases in the state, Kompleks Masyarakat Penyayang has been turned into a quarantine and treatment centre. Some 97 beds will be provided at…
Vaccinations start at Gurney Paragon Mall
The Gurney Paragon Mall started Covid-19 vaccinations under the Retail Industry Vaccination (RiVAC) programme. On hand to witness the ceremony was Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow. “Some 6,000 doses…
IFLA 2020 Virtual Congress starts live streaming tomorrow
The Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM) is organising the IFLA2020 Virtual Congress from tomorrow Aug 18 till 22, live streaming from Georgetown, Penang. The IFLA2020 World Landscape Architects Summit…