Timely back-to school assistance for B40 group children
Some 100 children from the B40 group here were presented with vouchers worth RM80 each as part of the back-to-school programme. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) event was held at…
Penang leads in “Smart City” applications
By V. Sivaji Penang is the first state in the country to have implemented the smart parking application for the whole state.Currently, there are some 12,000 parking lots on the…
As always, Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society members lend helping hand
The largest Low Risk Covid-19 Centre (LRCC) in the Northern Region was set up n Jawi with the assistance of Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society members who worked relentlessly to…
CAP receives visit by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries 11
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) was honoured with the visit by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries 11, Che Abdullah Mat Nawi and his entourage today. Oh…
Penang Chief Minister honours women on International Women’s Day 2021
In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2021, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow handed some 500 stalk of roses at the Chowrasta Market yesterday. Many of the ladies who were…
Learning to do good deeds from a young age
By Karen Vijayal Inculcating the value of doing a good deed for another human from a young age is priceless. Take the example of four young kids who chose a…
Commendable effort by Elder Elite to help elderly folk
During these difficult times, it is refreshing to see organizations coming forward to the aid of the elderly folk in dire need. One such establishment is Elder Elite located in…
Carlsberg Malaysia’s CSR benefits some 8,000 underprivileged Malaysians
Carlsberg Malaysia played its role as a shining caring corporate citizen by making it possible for a better tomorrow for some 8,000 underprivileged Malaysians recently. This was done through their…
Penang CM among the first to receive Covid-19 vaccination
Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow became the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccination in Penang at the Penang General Hospital today. His vaccination was administered by matron/vaccinator, Hafisah…
Penang welcomes re-opening of MICE sector
Penang welcomes the re-opening up of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, Yeoh Soon Hin said that the state is looking…