8mth

Penang set to welcome the Year of the Horse with a host of events

The Chinese New Year period, which lasts up to 15 days and climaxes with the Chap Goh Meh (Chinese Valentine) festivities, will be marked on the island and in B...

9mth

Astro removes all promotional materials related to Pak Su Ammara

Yesterday, 15 civil society organisations expressed alarm over advertisements displayed on MRT trains and stations, which they say reinforce sexist assumptions...

9mth

Sultan Abdul Samad Building reopens to public, draws tourists and locals alike

Kuala Lumpur’s historic Sultan Abdul Samad Building has reopened its doors, reaffirming its status as a key tourist attraction and symbol of the capital’s herit...

9mth

Penang: 10 traditional dishes gazetted as heritage treasures

Chow Kon Yeow, state exco for tourism Wong Hon Wai and state Heritage Commissioner Zalena Abdul Aziz unveiled the listings today before the media

9mth

Penang aims for zero waste Thaipusam celebrations this year

This is in line with the spirit of the International Zero Waste Month observed now.

9mth

Penang-born 91-year-old pianist shows he still has what it takes

Lee was raised in Penang and went to the Chung Ling High School, but relocated to Canada, where he taught classical piano and continued to perform.

9mth

Anwar Ibrahim hails P. Ramlee’s enduring legacy as reflection of Malaysia’s cultural identity

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s artistic legacy transcends entertainment, describing it as a powerful mirror of the na...

9mth

Historic temple only wants short stretch named Jalan Tokong Naga

Temple secretary Ng Choong Seong clarified that the temple committee did not want the entire Jalan Pantai Bersih to be renamed as Jalan Tokong Naga.

9mth

Unesco World Heritage Site in George Town to undergo facelift to become pedestrian-friendly

This year is poised to be declared as the year of "development" for the island state, starting with one of Penang’s oldest roads - Jalan Pantai, formerly known...

9mth

Iconic ‘Pulau Pinang’ ferry now a museum

The ferries were overshadowed by the sprawling Penang Bridge in 1985.

9mth

Unesco World Heritage Site in George Town is now smoke-free

The state would seek the cooperation of airlines, including regional and global carriers, to inform tourists that the heritage site is smoke-free now.

9mth

Trump confirms he will not pardon Sean “Diddy” Combs following conviction

Trump acknowledges a past friendly relationship with Combs but suggested their rapport soured

10mth

Petra Studio’s Kinaru leads Times of India's top rated Tamil movies of 2025

The movie about the never-ending passion of four children is produced by Petra Studios and Madras Stories (a unit of Petra Films).