Kek Lok Si Temple lights up in conjunction with CNY
(Pics courtesy of Dato Khoo Boo Leong) The annual lighting ceremony at the Kek Lok Si Temple in Ayer Itam was a spectacular scene as it was lit up with…
Penang CM officiates the ground breaking ceremony of the Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital extension
By V. Sivaji It may be Christmas Eve today and for many, the year end holiday season has started. But for Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow, it was…
Tzu Chi honoured with Diamond Award for its contributions to community
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society Malaysia was again honoured for their charitable and community contributions and commendable work. This time around, the accolade was presented at the MyPLACE Awards…
Mandarin Residensi -another affordable home project launched in Ayer Itam
Penang CM accompanied by YB Jagdeep at the ground breaking ceremony By V. Sivaji The Penang state government is “racing” towards achieving its target of providing 220,000 affordable homes with…
Penang state government seeks assistance from NADMA for cloud seeding
The Penang State Government is seeking the federal government’s assistance to carry out cloud seeding in view of the water levels at their various dams being at a critical level.…
YB Jagdeep – Garbage collection issue will be resolved soon
By V. Sivaji Penang State Exco for Housing,Local Government, Town and Country Planning, Yb Jagdeep Singh Deo gave his assurance that the garbage collection issue of late will be resolved…
Futuristic cable car project on the way
A futuristic cable car service waits one the completion of the new cable car project in three years time. It will involve a cost of RM245 million and offer 500…
Teachers and educators to take part in basketball tournament
The national level “Piala Pendidik” basketball tournament is making a comeback this year. The tournament was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament is unique because the participants of…
Tzu Chi and temple committee bring Diwali cheer to the needy folk
Irrespective of race or religion, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society working with a temple committee In Ayer Itam brought cheer to the needy in conjunction with Deepavali celebrations tomorrow.…
Celebrating the centenary of the Penang Hill funicular railway
The iconic Penang Hill Funicular System is celebrating the Centenary of its founding on October 21, 1923. The significant centenary celebration will bring renewed interest in the history of Penang…