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Hatyai floods: At least another 10 days for waters to recede, says expert

While the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) remains silent on the matter, academics have taken to social media to explain the situation better.

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Penang Green Council to provide first of its kind climate mitigation funding

The initiative begins with an initial RM20 million dedicated to manufacturers, with plans to scale up to RM100 million over time, said PGC in a statement. 

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Penang’s street mural ‘godfather’ dies of heart attack

The once neglected enclave of the inner-city George Town, was enlivened with street murals and Tan was the driving force behind it.

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Penang’s street mural ‘godfather’ dies of heart attack

The once neglected enclave of the inner-city George Town, was enlivened with street murals and Tan was the driving force behind it.

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Time to act on 3Rs, not just preach about it, says Minister

To support renewable energy goals, Malaysia is on track to establish 18 Waste-to-Energy plants by 2050, generating up to 600MW of green energy. 

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Penang to unveil luxury dining cruise next year

The 61.58-metre vessel will offer fine dining, entertainment and sightseeing along the Straits of Malacca with plans to make Penang its home port.

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Langkawi working towards becoming a zero-waste destination

There are no 100% zero waste islands in the region (ASEAN) but several islands are making significant progress through community-led initiatives and sustainable...

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Penang to mark 40th anniversary of iconic Komtar skyscraper

Despite losing its commercial appeal to some extent, the 62nd tallest building remains a landmark for its standing as the seat of the state government.

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Tourism sector sounds alarm over pollution fears after toddler dies from box jellyfish sting

Death of two-year-old visitor reignites scrutiny of coastal degradation, suspected wastewater leaks and rising jellyfish incidents along the island’s most popul...

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Penangites told to brace for more traffic congestions next year

From new highways to the Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT), road users need to cope and be more patience with the anticipated congestion

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Former Penang CM warns of sluggish growth next year due to US tariffs

For this year, Lim said that Penang needs to be praised as the state's GDP forecast is a 5.4% growth compared to the national average growth of 4.8%.

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Penang should stop funding for football, says government backbencher

Goh Choon Aik (Bukit Tambun - PH) said that the state allocates RM8 million annually to the Penang Football Club (PFC), which is currently in 10th spot in the M...