Baba Nyonya, known as Peranakan Chinese, are descendants of early Chinese male migrants who resettled in Southeast Asia

Penang has joined the national heritage and Singapore authorities to jointly seek a listing for chingay to be recognised as a Unesco art form.

President of the Penang Consumer Protection Association (CPA), Datuk K. Koris Attan said it was unfair, especially to the less-mobile group.

Penang is ready to adopt the ban with the help of various enforcement agencies and divisions.

State executive councillor Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo said that the slogan that "Penang Leads" is evident in environmentally friendly initiatives.

China-born Lin also underscored the importance of art in an increasingly turbulent world.

Air Itam assemblyman Joseph Ng Soon Siang said that old folk homes belong to the community, everyone, regardless of their age and backgrounds.

This was the observation made by two - time Datuk Keramat assemblyman Lim Boo Chang, a veteran political analyst.

This is despite reports of a higher arrival of tourists this year.

The event was revived after an absence over the past decade, and it was marketed as a state-level Christmas celebration.

It just wants the state to stop granting temporary approval for development projects if it cannot fulfil adequate supporting utilities

These measures are vital to preserving Penang’s standing as one of the country’s top culinary and tourism destinations,” he said.

Malaysia recorded approximately 28.24 million international tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2025, an increase of about 14.5% compared with the sam...