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Marathon cardiac procedures signal alarming heart disease burden in Malaysia

A 17-hour nonstop operation that saw doctors treating 76 heart patients in a single day is not a cause for celebration but a stark warning about the growing sev...

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No single-use plastic framework to be formulated for Penang soon

Penang’s long-standing commitment to sustainability is well known as it became the first state to actively reduce the use of plastics in 2009.

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PIA upgrades key facilities to ease passenger movement

There are altogether 635 auto - gates installed at various checkpoints for customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ).

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More private sponsors needed to drive Penang FC, says state executive councillor

He told a press conference that the state football team could do with an injection of strong sponsorships, as it is a sport driven by funding.

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VMY 2026: Travel trade community must provide reasonable rates to lure tourists

Matfa is hoping for a fiscal stimulus environment to spur spending during the "Visit Malaysia Year 2026

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Stench in woman’s car leads to discovery of dead monitor lizard

In her TikTok post, @fangten, Fatin then decided to take her car to a carwash with the hope of removing the dead reptile.

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RM5 parking fee suddenly 'jumps' to RM1,469 as man is about to tap card

He said if he had paid the RM1,469.00 fee, it would have been a hassle to request a refund.

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Penang among top 52 places to visit in 2026

Penang was mentioned for its gastronomic treats, with the Peranakan culture singled out.

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Penang urges all hawkers, street food vendors to employ local cooks

The mayor said the council prefers all hawkers and vendors subscribe to such practises as Penang is regarded as a leading gastronomic haven.

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MOH targets open-system vapes for ban as mental health hotline records sharp rise in crisis calls

The first step is to ban open-system vapes that have been misused with various synthetic drugs, Dr Dzulkefly says

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PWCC expected to stimulate growth of Penang’s MICE sector

Chow said that the PWCC raises the competitive profile of Penang as a preferred destination for MICE - business travellers, who conventionally outspent conventi...

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Shikin – an animal rescuer, saved over 400 cats, kittens last year alone

The rescues were carried out across multiple locations in the state, reflecting the seriousness of stray animals.

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Penang CM calls on city councillors to be more impactful in discharging duties

Chow said the appointments reflect the state government’s confidence in the councillors’ ability and commitment to ensure continuity and effective governance wi...