New look linear garden at Esplanade launch by Penang CM
By V. Sivaji In line with the state government’ s vision for a cleaner and greener community, the newly upgraded linear garden was unveiled by the Penang Chief Minister YAB…
Thousands brave morning drizzle to take part in “I Love Malaysia Walk” in Georgetown
By V. Sivaji Some 2,000 participants braved the morning drizzle to take part in the I Love Malaysia Walk from Beach Street in Georgetown earlier today. The fun walk covered…
Rapid Penang celebrates 16th anniversary with a Fun Walk
Rapid Penang celebrated its 16th anniversary in Penang with a Fun Walk over the weekend. In all, some 300 participants took part in the event. Among them were members of…
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 officiates the new seawall at Esplanade
By V. Sivaji Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the RM12.9 million new seawall upgrading project at the Esplanade this morning. The project is a joint venture between…
Ensuring the Green Agenda for Penang
In keeping with the “Green Agenda” for Penang, State Exco for Housing , Local Government, Town and Country Planning, Jagdeep Singh Deo made a trip to Malindo Beach in Balik…
A first for IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau
Being the first of its kind in Malaysia, IBM and Politeknik Balik Pulau (PBU) announced a collaboration to establish the IBM SkillsBuild@PBU Learning Institute. The collaboration is expected to benefit…
Back lanes in Georgetown get spruced up
The dark and dingy days of the back lanes and alleyways in Georgetown World Heritage Site are over. This is after several back lanes and alleyways in the city have…