CAP – Don’t stop Penang Hill funicular train
Press statement by CAP Following the announcement of Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow on Nov 10, 2021 that Penang is considering shutting down the problematic Penang Hill funicular train…
Bangladesh high commissioner makes courtesy call on Penang CM
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia Md Golam Sarwar made a courtesy call on Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow recently. Bangladesh is an important partner in this region…
Penang Sikh Community hosts Governor at Penang Club
The Penang Sikh Community hosted the Penang Governor Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak at the Penang Club earlier today. Present was Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow…
Czech Republic consulate coming soon
(Pics courtesy of Buletin Mutiara) Penang is a popular destination to house foreign consulates outside of Kuala Lumpur. In the last count, it has more than 25 foreign consulates located…
Corporates step up to do their bid in the fight against Covid-19
Several giant corporations operating in Penang stepped up to do their bid in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic in Penang. They contributed cash and kind donations to the state government.…
MEI Hotel to be first free PKRCS for B40 group wef Oct 1
The MEI Hotel along Abu Siti Lane in Georgetown will become the first private low-risk quarantine and treatment centre (PKRCS) with effect October 1, 2021. The joint corporate social responsibility…
UN recognition for Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has officially announced the listing of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve (PHBR) as the nation’s latest biosphere reserve under the Man and…
Health Minister praises Penang for its “telehealth” platform
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin praised the Penang state government for setting up the call centre to help those affected by Covid-19. The telehealth platform offers virtual care via video or…
Penang state exco Phee Boon Poh undertakes “State Emergency Response Team” role
Penang State Exco Environment and Welfare, Phee Boon Poh has been appointed to head the “State Emergency Response Team”. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow made a brief statement on…
Walk-in vaccination at 10 centres from tomorrow
Those who have checking their My Sejahtera for vaccination appointments to no avail, can now get vaccinated at 10 vaccination centres in Penang as from tomorrow, Sept 8, 2021. Vaccinations…