Bringing back the glory days of Fort Cornwallis
The iconic Fort Cornwallis is slowly returning to its old glory days as another important feature of the historical fort is being revived. The defensive moat is becoming a reality…
Penang Governor – Time to consider the idea of reviving the free port status for Penang
Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak called to consider revisiting the idea of reviving the Free Port Status of Penang. He added that the economic gains may be obvious…
PWDC makes MBR record at Zumba gathering
The Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC) managed to make it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) with some 9,500 participants at a zumba carnival. The event was held at…
Penang Island City Council sends convoy to help Johor floods victims
By V. Sivaji The Penang State government through the Penang Island City Council sent a convoy of vehicles and personnel to help in the relief operations in Johor in view…
Penang CM to developers – Do not tear down old buildings if you are not sure of their status
By V. Sivaji Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow issued a stern warning to businessmen and developers not to tear down heritage buildings but instead to check on the…
Penang state government welcomes the budget 2023 announcement to expand Penang International Airport
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow welcomed news of the expansion of the Penang International Airport project as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the 2023…
Minister of Local Government Development visits Penang
The Minister of Local Government Development, YB Nga Kor Ming made an official visit to Penang recently. On hand to welcome him was Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow…
The Prime Minister lends presence at Penang Chief Minister’s CNY open house
Penangites welcomed their hometown boy and the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Chinese New Year open house hosted by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow…
Penang Chinese Town Hall holds open house in conjunction with the Year of the Rabbit
By V Sivaji The Penang Chinese Town Hall (PCTH) celebrated the Chinese lunar Year of the Rabbit with some 800 guests at their premises along Pitt Street in Georgetown. Lending…
Boutique concept look for Ghee Hiang’s outlet along Beach Street
By V. Sivaji The 167 year-old Ghee Hiang brand outlet along Beach Street has just been upgraded to a boutique concept store. Incidentally, they are the oldest biscuit and sesame…