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”…
Penang’s tourism exco lauds staycation packages
Penang’s state exco for Tourism and Creative Economy lauds the resumption of staycation in hotels after a long hiatus. This marks a glimmer of hope to uplift the livelihoods of…
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…
Mainland hotels urged to become quarantine and low risk treatment centres temporarily
Hotels in Seberang Perai have been urged to consider temporarily transforming themselves into quarantine hotels or Covid-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centres (PKRC). This is in view of the rising…
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…
G Hotel Gurney lapel pins for easy identification and also to help the needy and handicapped
The G Hotel Gurney leads the way during these trying times by coming up with their very own lapel pins where all proceeds from the sale of the “Covid-19 Vaccinated…