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…
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…
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…
Bandar Cassia folks to get new market
Good news for folks in Bandar Cassia. They will have their first public market in 2025. Present to announce this much welcomed news was Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon…
AEM opens second plant in Penang
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow officiated the opening of the second AEM plant in Perai Industrial Zone yesterday. Also present was AEM Chief Executive Officer Candran Nair along…
Penang Centennial Heritage Excellence Awards
By V. Sivaji Some 112 establishments from various fields and vocations were recognized at the Penang Centennial Heritage Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel)…
Penang’s medical tourism sector receives further boost
By V. Sivaji Penang’s medical tourism received a further boost with the signing of the Protocol of Medical Tourism Collaboration between Penang Centre of Medical Tourism (P.MED) and PT Citilink…
Low Cost Carrier MYAirline makes its maiden flight to Penang International Airport
The Penang International Airport (PIA) received two inaugural flights earlier today. This is surely a boost for domestic tourism and also Penang’s medical tourism. MYAirline made its inaugural flight from…