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…
Penang SMEs to get SOP support thru CREST
The Penang State Government welcomes the initiative by Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) to introduce access to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) from CREST member companies and a…
Penang CM – Help get us more manpower and equipment to face Covid-19
Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow called on the federal government again to assist in resources like manpower, vaccines and equipment in view of rising cases in Penang. “The new…
Penang CM calls on new government to take appropriate action against spike in Covid-19 cases
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow called on the new Prime Minister Dato Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his cabinet to focus on states which have seen a spike of…