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Malaysia’s transport ministry introduces staggered work hours to ease traffic congestion

MBPP tightens roadwork rules to curb traffic chaos as George Town grapples with LRT disruptions and parking woes

Blue Laser Therapy for Enlarged Prostate: How It Works, Benefits, and Recovery Explained

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition where the prostate gland becomes enlarged, often affecting urinary flow in older men. This non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate can cause symptoms such as…

ViTrox to Display AI-Powered Smart Manufacturing, Vision Inspection Solutions at [Event Name]

PENANG, MALAYSIA – September 2026 – ViTrox, which aims to be the World’s Most Trusted Technology Company in providing innovative, advanced, and cost-effective automated Machine Vision Inspection Solutions for the…

Foreign worker accommodation: MBSP ramps up enforcement, digital database

Seberang Perai tightens enforcement on foreign worker housing as council calls for digital database and cross-agency crackdown

Jeribu: Number of unhealthy IPU areas rises to 36, Johan Setia records highest reading

Jerebu: The number of Malaysian monitoring stations reporting unhealthy air quality rose to 36 by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, up from 33 at 2 p.m., according to the Air Pollution Index Management System…

Penang's potential as a hub for literary translation

Penang Institute argues that Penang is uniquely positioned to revive its historical role as a regional hub for literary translation, citing the state’s cosmopolitan heritage and existing academic infrastructure as…

George Town wins ASEAN Smoke-Free Silver for public health leadership

George Town in Penang has won the Silver Award at the ASEAN Smoke-Free Awards, recognising its efforts to create a healthier urban environment through sustained tobacco control initiatives.

Malaysia’s top 5 resorts featuring world-class waterparks

Pack your swimwear, the slides are just a splash away from your room.

Umno leaders’ spat in Penang highlights party’s PH conundrum, analyst says

Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri says Umno is trying to show that it will stick to its principles, but without burning bridges with PH.

dksh expands Malaysia push with novasina strategic alliance

DKSH announced a strategic alliance with Novasina to deepen its market‑expansion services in Malaysia, aiming to broaden the distribution of high‑quality pharmaceutical and performance‑materials products across the…

Malaysia's PAM 2026 Awards' Building of the Year melds heritage with modern needs

Astaka Kota Selera, PAM 2026 Awards' Building of the Year, is a welcoming space that conserves heritage and supports livelihoods.

Two brands, different beginnings… The rise and fall of Aliff Syukri and Pinn Yang on the road to billionaire status

PTPTN aims to attract RM250m in deposits via Simpan SSPN savings drive

PTPTN expects RM250m in deposits through BMS 2026

Penang book documents Kota Aur traditions as cultural tourism asset

A new book, Long Pah: The Living Heritage of Kota Aur, has captured the fading traditions of Kampung Kota Aur in Penang, positioning the village’s cultural heritage as a potential draw for international tourism.

El Niño: Peru’s government implements emergency measures to secure food supplies amid drought risks

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) has taken proactive steps to safeguard the nation's food supply by establishing a special committee two months ago to prepare for the possible impact…

Penang's Environment-Friendly Water Treatment Plant Enters "The Malaysia Book of Records

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Opinion: Why RM120b isn’t reaching Malaysia’s engine room

Opinion: Why RM120b isn’t reaching Malaysia’s engine room The Edge Malaysia

Cash ‘vanishes’ mid-air: Cops hunt foreign national after RM60,000 goes missing from passenger’s backpack on KL-Penang flight

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — South‑west district police are searching for a foreign national suspected of stealing RM60,000 in cash from a 54‑year‑old Malaysian passenger on a Kuala Lumpur‑to‑Penang flight that landed at…

Penang police hunt foreign suspect in RM60,000 mid-air theft

Penang police are tracking a foreign national suspected of stealing RM60,000 in cash from a passenger’s backpack during a Kuala Lumpur-to-Penang flight, marking the second such incident in the district within seven days.

Prime Minister Anwar pays last respects to late brother Idrus in Cherok Tok Kun

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid his last respects to his elder brother, Idrus, who passed away yesterday evening. Anwar arrived at his family home in Cherok Tok Kun here at 11.05 am…

Penang governor extends condolences over passing of Idrus Ibrahim

Cikgu Idrus remembered by many for his principles and noble character

Georgetown, Malaysia – Idrus Ibrahim, the 83‑year‑old elder brother of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, died of age‑related causes at 5.30 p.m. on 24 September 2026, the mosque in Cherok Tokun, Bukit Mertajam…

Penang World Cleanup Day 2026 targets 3,000 participants

Penang World Cleanup Day 2026 Targets 3,000 Participants as Local Authorities and NGOs Rally Behind Environmental Awareness Campaign

Three actors arrested, police hunt individual who shared Rukun Negara parody video

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Malaysian police have detained three actors to assist in an investigation into a viral video of a theatrical performance accused of mocking the Rukun Negara, the nation’s six principles of…

George Town’s RM40m flood-proof fort reopening marks rare UNESCO success

George Town’s RM40 million Fort Cornwallis reopened on July 25 after a decade-long restoration that transformed the 1786 British-built fort into a flood-mitigation system while preserving its heritage. The project marks…

Penang’s clan houses reveal how family ties shaped its trade empire

Penang’s Khoo Kongsi clan house, built in 1906 by one of the island’s wealthiest merchant families, stands as a physical testament to how clan networks fuelled the 19th-century trade boom that made George Town a…

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim calls for abolition of colonial-era university laws

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday that colonial‑era statutes that limit university students’ freedom of expression and activity should be repealed, calling the move essential to realise the full meaning of…

budget to provide funds for form six allowances, anwar says

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that the 2027 federal budget will earmark money for an allowance to be paid to Form Six students. Speaking at a “Temu Anwar” session in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Anwar said the exact…

Gentari cuts EV charging rates by 15% in Penang through November 2026

Gentari Bhd is offering a 15% discount on electric-vehicle charging across 21 sites in Penang for three months from August 28, 2026. The “Penang Lagi!” campaign runs until November 30, 2026 and is open to all Gentari Go…

Penang's new short-term rental licensing fee unsustainable for operators

The Malaysia Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association (MySTRA) has voiced strong support for a formal licensing framework in Penang, but warned that newly introduced annual fees totaling at least RM2,800 per unit…

Court dismisses Penang tycoon’s defamation appeal against state chief minister

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday unanimously dismissed Penang tycoon Tan Kok Ping’s defamation appeal against Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow and ordered Tan to pay RM50,000 in costs.

Penang keeps third bridge and undersea tunnel in draft development plan

The 6.5km undersea tunnel from Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam and a proposed third bridge remain indicative in the draft Penang Structure Plan (RSNPP) 2040 (Review).

Established parties trade on fear to cling to power, Bersama co-leader says

Established parties rely on scare tactics rather than policy to win votes, Bersama co-leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said on Tuesday.

Heart attack likely caused fatal Jalan Macalister crash

A 36-year-old woman who died after her multi-purpose vehicle collided with two parked motorcycles along Jalan Macalister suffered a heart attack behind the wheel, Penang police said.

George Town Literary Festival 2026 reveals programme and 53-name international line-up

The George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) 2026 unveiled its theme, venues, and 53-participant international line-up at a press conference on 5 August 2026, organisers said.

Viluxe launches freehold landed homes in Batu Kawan with 82 units across two phases

Viluxe launched 82 freehold landed homes in Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan, Penang, offering two distinct family-focused layouts.