8mth

Penang aims for zero waste Thaipusam celebrations this year

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

8mth

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.

8mth

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

9mth

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).

10mth

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

10mth

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.

10mth

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.

10mth

Penang supports ban on e-cigarettes, vaping

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