Maiden ferry service between Butterworth and Georgetown commenced today
By V. Sivaji The ferry service between Butterworth and Georgetown is up and running again today (August 7, 2023). The ferry ride takes only 10 minutes across the channel and…
Swedish telecom giant, Ericsson makes strong presence in Penang
By V. Sivaji Despite his tight schedule due to the state elections around the corner, Penang caretaker government’s Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow made time to attend the Inauguration…
Yeoh Soon Hin is the new chairman of the Penang Port Commission
Penang DAP candidates By V. Sivaji Former Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy Mr Yeoh Soon Hin was announced as the new Penang Port Commission chairman. The surprise…
RM3 million upgrade for Anson Road Market Hawker Centre
Happy lot at the Anson Road Market Hawker Centre Hawkers food operators at the Anson Road Hawker Centre here were a happy lot when the Penang caretaker government’s Chief Minister…
New ferries to come into service on August 7, 2023
Dato Sasedharan briefing the Transport Minister and other delegates on the new ferry The new ferries will come into service next month, August 7, 2023. What’s better is that it…
ANGKASA X launches its first homegrown satellite
A-SEANSAT-PG1 History was made when ANGKASA-X successfully launched its first homegrown A-SEANSAT-PG1 satellite, further propelling the development of the spacetech ecosystem in Malaysia and South East Asia. The launch was…
The George Town Festival 2023 edition is back
Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow with YB Yeoh and GTF organising team By V. Sivaji The 14th edition of the Georgetown Festival will be held from July 15…
PIFF 2023 closing ceremony draws thousands to the Setia SPICE Rooftop Garden
Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak with Chow and Yeoh on the main table By V. Sivaji After almost a month of food galore and festivities in conjunction with…
Penang CM treats media members to a durian feast
Penang CM offering the tasty durians to media members With the abundant supply of durians this season, Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow took the opportunity to host media…
The first urban regeneration project launched in Bayan Baru
Penang CM YAB Chow Kon Yeow and YB Jagdeep at the launch ceremony In their efforts in ensuring that everyone has “a roof over their heads” the Penang State Government…