Ian McIntyre

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Popular Pesta Pulau Pinang site acquired for Mutiara LRT project

The Pesta event taking place next week is likely to be the last to be held under the current set-up before the site is officially handed over.

10mth

PN eyes Penang after Sabah shockwaves shake DAP’s strongholds

Perikatan Nasional says the collapse of DAP and Amanah in Sabah signals a wider shift in voter sentiment, fuelling its belief that Penang—long considered a PH f...

10mth

Retirees do their part to help during the monsoon season

These men are not fresh recruits as many are in their sixties while a few are grandfathers.

10mth

Penang cops bust scam centre operating from two bungalows

Police raided the two premises recently and nabbed 18 suspects including the mastermind, believed to be a Japanese woman.

10mth

Do not forget the importance of unity during elections, Unity Minister reminds politicians

According to Aaron, a Sarawakian, the ministry has undertaken various programmes to advocate the importance of unity in the face of adverse challenges.

10mth

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.

10mth

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. 

10mth

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.

10mth

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.

10mth

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. 

10mth

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.

10mth

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...