Penang Hill cable car project becomes a reality
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow and Tan Sri Ravindran signing the concession agreement By V. Sivaji A RM245 million cable car project at the iconic Penang Hill was…
PHS to plant 111 trees in conjunction with its 111th anniversary
Commendable effort by PHS In celebration of its 111th anniversary, the Penang Hindu Sabah (PHS) will plant 111 trees on Penang Hill. The non-government organization (NGO) will embark on the…
Special edition fast lane tickets launched in conjunction with Penang Hill funicular 100th anniversary celebrations
In conjunction with the centenary celebrations of the Penang Hill funicular railway, a special edition fast lane ticket was launched yesterday. Present was Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative…
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…
Plogging their way to a cleaner and greener Penang Hill
In keeping with their corporate social responsibility (CSR) , the annual Trash Free Hill, a plogging (recreational activity combining jogging and picking up trash) event, was carried out successfully recently.…
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…
Penang Hill and its surrounding areas declared Biosphere Reserve
Penang Hill and its surrounding areas have officially been declared Malaysia’s third Biosphere Reserve. The Penang state government and the Penang Hill Corporation are proud to be bestowed the honour.…
Connect with Mother Nature at the Penang Hill Festival
The Penang Hill Festival (PHF) will be held from August 5-7, 2022 with a myriad of fun filled activities for all. After two years of lockdown, the occasion will surely…
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…
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…