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Nation 27 Feb 2025 | 03:19 AM

KL, JB and George Town identified for possible congestion charge rollout, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: George Town in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru are the three cities identified for the initial rollout of proposed congestion charges, the Dewan Rakyat heard.

Nation 26 Feb 2025 | 02:22 AM

Asean defence ministers gather in George Town for retreat

GEORGE TOWN: The 19th Asean Defence Minister Meeting (ADMM) retreat officially began on Wednesday (Feb 26) at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort.

Nation 30 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Pining to hear from his brother amid agonising uncertainty

GEORGE TOWN: Three long days have passed since the 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, and Paing has not heard from his brother back home.

Nation 11 Feb 2025 | 01:35 PM

Warehouse fire in George Town nearly destroys building

GEORGE TOWN: A warehouse near Green Garden was nearly destroyed after a fire engulfed the building on Tuesday (Feb 11) evening.

Nation 5 Feb 2025 | 10:01 AM

George Town mall incident: Cops confirm no criminal elements found

GEORGE TOWN: The police have said there were no criminal elements found in connection with the incident where a tourist fell from the seventh floor of a mall here.

Nation 7 Feb 2025 | 08:25 AM

MBPP use six trucks to clear 4,440kg of waste from George Town house

GEORGE TOWN: It took six truckloads to remove a total of 4,440kg of garbage piled up inside the compound of a single-storey house in the southwest district here.

Nation 6 Feb 2025 | 09:39 AM

Road closure in George Town from Feb 10 for Thaipusam

GEORGE TOWN: Several major roads in George Town will be closed from 10am, Feb 10 to midnight, Feb 12 to make way for the parade of gold and silver chariots in conjunction with Thaipusam which will be celebrated next Tuesday.

Nation 29 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Only the freshest ingredients for Hari Raya feasts

GEORGE TOWN: When you are the designated cook for a clan of 14, the minimalist approach just won't work. That is why housewife Zana Yacob, 46, was seen loading up on vegetables, fish and poultry at the Taman Tun Sardon market to prepare for the Hari Raya feast.

Nation 1 Feb 2025 | 03:49 AM

Road closures in George Town for Miaohui celebration

GEORGE TOWN: Several streets in George Town's heritage precinct will be closed in phases for the Penang Chinese New Year clan celebration (Miaohui) on Saturday (Feb 1)

Mobile Apps 10 Jan 2025 | 08:00 AM

TomTom Traffic Index ranks George Town as No 1 for slowest traffic in Malaysia

In the global ranking of 500 cities, George Town ranks 73rd.

Nation 25 Jan 2025 | 12:34 PM

Kek Lok Si Temple in George Town shines for Chinese New Year

GEORGE TOWN: Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam, the largest Buddhist temple in the country, will once again dazzle visitors with its vibrant lighting ceremony for Chinese New Year.

Nation 24 Jan 2025 | 04:56 AM

Foreign worker killed by falling roof piece near George Town

GEORGE TOWN: A foreign worker died when a zinc roof piece being moved by crane to a building site broke loose from its hook and fell on him in Simpang Ampat near here last Monday (Jan 20).

Metro News 22 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

Road closures in George Town for Miaohui preparations

SEVERAL streets in George Town’s heritage precinct will be closed in phases for the Penang Chinese New Year clan celebration (Miaohui) on Feb 1.

Metro News 30 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

‘More scholarship funds needed’

THE state government is urging the private sector to contribute to the Penang Future Foundation (PFF) as its scholarship fund is running low, with less than RM5mil remaining.

Nation 30 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Joyous homecoming at Kampung Seronok

GEORGE TOWN: It was a joyous homecoming for 40-year-old Muhd Elfi Mohd Rani and his family who returned to his parents' house in Kampung Seronok, Bayan Lepas here in time for Hari Raya.

Metro News 16 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

George Town mall hosts brewery’s festive bazaar

AS the Year of the Snake rolls in, families and friends will be on the lookout for places to reunite, or just soak up the festive vibes.

Nation 9 Jan 2025 | 06:09 AM

Suspicious object in George Town not a bomb, confirm police

GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed that the suspicious object resembling a bomb found in Bandar Sri Pinang near Karpal Singh Drive is not an explosive.

Nation 27 Mar 2025 | 03:07 AM

Vietnamese woman charged in Penang court for reckless driving causing student’s death

GEORGE TOWN: A Vietnamese woman was charged with the death of a teenager and injuring another while driving under the influence of alcohol at a Magistrate's court here.

Nation 30 Mar 2025 | 09:29 AM

Some last-minute shoppers still prefer in-store purchases

GEORGE TOWN: Although online shopping is popular, many still prefer last-minute in-store purchases for the immediate satisfaction of taking the items home.

Nation 30 Mar 2025 | 05:47 AM

I'm willing to lead Penang Hindu Endowment Board, says Jagdeep Singh Deo

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) may see a change in leadership following significant shifts in DAP after its March 16 elections.

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