Bukit Kukus – Malaysia’s highest elevated highway is open
The Bukit Kukus paired road launched today is the highest elevated road in Malaysia. On hand was Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, State Exco for Housing, Local Government, Town…
New councilors appointed for MBPP and MBSP
A new line-up of councilors for Penang Island City council and Seberang Perai City Council have been named. A total of 48 councilors were named (24 for each council). Penang…
Paris-born Le Meridien brand hotel coming to Penang
The first Le Meridien brand hotel is coming up Penang at the Penang International Airport (PIA) vicinity. The chic and trendy designed hotel will serve local and international travelers. The…
Hameediyah Restaurant recognised with GTWHI Heritage Award
Popularly known as the oldest Nasi Kandar in Malaysia, the Hameediyah Restaurant was recognised with the George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI) Heritage Award or the Cultural Continuity Recognition, (Platinum…
St Xavier’s Institution honours the “Tiger of Jelutong” – Datuk Seri Utama Karpal Singh
The “Tiger of Jelutong”, the late Datuk Seri Utama Karpal Singh was enshrined in the history books of the St Xavier’s Institution (SXI) when a new hall was named after…
Datuk Nicol David is the face of Penang Tourism 2022
Squash queen Datuk Nicol David was named the Tourism Ambassador for Penang in a ceremony held at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel here. Present at the unveiling ceremony was Penang…
Penang sends manpower and equipment to assist flood victims in Selangor
By V. Sivaji The Penang state government dispatched manpower, equipment and other necessary assets to Selangor to assist the flood victims undergoing hardship in the state. Penang Chief Minister along…
Intel invests a whopping RM30 Billion in Penang
Intel has invested a whopping RM30 billion plant (Pelican Project) in the Bayan Lepas FIZ to boost its presence in Penang. With this new facility, which is set to begin…
6th edition of hybrid BE @ Penang 2021 a resounding success
As the country opens up domestic tourism and interstate travel, Penang continues to be the first state to push through with its first hybrid business events conference – BE @…
Batu Kawan Industrial Park draws more investors
The Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP) in Penang has clocked in investment projects from two Malaysian companies, namely JHM Consolidation Berhad (JHM) and QES Group Berhad (QES). Diversifying their respective…