5mth

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.

5mth

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...

5mth

Iconic ‘Pulau Pinang’ ferry now a museum

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

5mth

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.

5mth

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

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

6mth

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).

6mth

Straits Chinese (Penang) Association marks their 105th anniversary

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

6mth

Penang moves to make ‘chingay’ part of Unesco heritage

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

6mth

Penangites urge KTM to set up ticketing counter on island

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

6mth

Penang supports ban on e-cigarettes, vaping

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

6mth

Penang: No more plastic bags in public, straws must be soluble materials by Sept 2026

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

6mth

Art can play a key role in promoting peace and mutual understanding, says renowned artist

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

6mth

State reps bring cheer to old folks during Christmas season

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