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Metro News 29 Aug 2024 | 11:00 PM

Penangite’s film made to spur reflections on bullying

MORE than 650 people in Penang were treated to a screening of crime thriller A Place Called Silence, which has raked in 1.3bil yuan (RM806mil) in China’s box office.

Nation 5 May 2024 | 11:29 AM

N95 mask pioneer, Penangite Dr Wu Lien-Teh's biography now in Malay

KUALA LUMPUR: The biography of Penangite medical hero Dr Wu Lien-Teh, who invented the medical face mask believed to be the precursor of the N95 respirator, has been translated into Malay to further spread his legacy.

Education 4 May 2024 | 11:00 PM

Penangite out to make M’sia proud

Estelle Sia Yu Qi, who bowled the judges over with her words, wit and style at the English Speaking Union (ESU) of Malaysia-Taylor’s Public Speaking Competition recently, is headed to London, the United Kingdom, to compete in the international challenge.

Nation 7 July 2023 | 11:00 PM

True-blue Penangite and diplomat at heart

Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak is a good conversationalist and anyone who has a chance to talk to him would also find that he is a good listener.

Nation 16 Jan 2023 | 11:00 PM

Penangite set to make a living with mermaid-diving training and tours

WHILE many would view mermaids as creatures of folklore, a Penangite is looking to bring the fantastical being to life by turning her swimming skills into a full-fledged business, reported Harian Metro.

Football 25 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Faisal showing signs of progress

PETALING JAYA: Nine days of camp and Faisal Halim is continuing to progress as a player and that has made Malaysia coach Peter Cklamovski a happy man.

People 20 Sept 2023 | 05:00 AM

Penangite uploads content on Malaysia, gains over 3.4 million likes on TikTok

Irfan Shah shares lesser-known facts about Malaysia to preserve the rich tapestry of the nation's past.

Nation 6 July 2023 | 11:00 PM

Learn to speak Hokkien like a true Penangite

THOSE wanting to learn Penang’s unique Hokkien dialect can now do so with the help of a dictionary which was launched on July 5, reported Sin Chew Daily.

People 13 May 2022 | 03:00 AM

Penangite goes the extra mile to preserve the wayang kulit

Wayang kulit student Murshid Mohd Hussain hopes to ignite an interest among Malay youth to learn their heritage and culture.

Nation 10 Dec 2021 | 03:49 AM

Penangite made Professor of Global Health by Oxford, does M'sia proud

GEORGE TOWN: A Penangite has made the country proud after she was conferred the title of Professor of Global Health by the University of Oxford.

People 28 May 2021 | 07:00 AM

Heart and Soul: This Penangite was a scout leader aka an Akela

The writer gleans wisdom from an old Scouter who was passionate about scouting and leadership.

Nation 10 Mar 2021 | 01:21 AM

Penangite doctor who invented precursor to N95 face mask honoured in Google Doodle

PETALING JAYA: Google on Wednesday (March 10) paid tribute to Chinese-Malaysian epidemiologist Dr Wu Lien-Teh, who created a surgical face covering widely believed to be the precursor of today's N95 mask.

Football 21 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Syamer’s cleaning up for centreback role after ‘dirty job’ in midfield

PETALING JAYA: The role of Syamer Kutty Abba (pic) could change in the national team but he is ready to assume it.

Education 14 May 2022 | 11:00 PM

Penangite honoured for ‘pandemic leadership’

DESPITE coming from a humble family background, Tan Wei Siang is not in any way daunted in his determination to lend a helping hand to the needy.

Food News 20 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Kampung flavours to warm the heart

RECIPES that endure have flavours that resonate on an emotional level.

Nation 25 Oct 2021 | 11:00 PM

Penangite wins international award for Covid-19 short film

GEORGE TOWN: The story of a family’s tragic upheaval during the Covid-19 pandemic titled This Too Shall Pass has bagged Penang-born film director Rubendra Ganeish Ravi the White Unicorn International Film Festival (WUIFF) award.

Metro News 8 July 2020 | 11:00 PM

Penangite wins UK’s Diana Award

FROM the age of 17, Priyanka Vairavasundaram has been conducting motivational talks, school holiday camps and enrichment programmes for youths.

Nation 5 Feb 2025 | 09:50 AM

Penang-born fertility expert plans to establish state-of-the-art clinic in hometown

A PENANG-born luminary in fertility medicine who was honoured with a professorship at University College of London (UCL) is aiming to bring his expertise home.

Nation 1 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

When a morning coffee with a dash of nostalgia hits

GEORGE TOWN: Back lanes, old coffee shops, simple chairs with folding tables. Customers don't mind the setting at all, so long as the food is good and tasty.

Nation 1 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Penangites embrace ban on plastic bags

GEORGE TOWN: Going without plastic bags appears to be easy-peasy for Penangites, who are accustomed to keeping reusable cloth bags at home, at work, and even in their cars.

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