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Earthworks for LRT project in Penang to start in fourth quarter of 2026

Before the construction can begin, the contractor needs to start a soil investigation along the LRT alignment

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Work to upgrade Penang water supply system progressing as scheduled

Majority of the work has been completed at the nine piping installations throughout the state's island and Prai mainland

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Gleneagles Hospital Penang now equipped with state-of-the-art CT scanner

The groundbreaking technology will elevate the standard of healthcare, especially with the state's reputation as a preferred regional healthcare hub

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Langkawi looks towards more green, sustainable projects to draw tourists

Langkawi is the region's first global geo-park, a status which it attained in 2007.

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Rapid Penang’s on-demand van service growing in popularity

Designed like the ride sharing apps such as Grab, the average daily ridership has reached 137 passengers,

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Tun Ramli Ngah Talib appointed new Penang Governor, effective May 1

The 84-year-old received his official letter of appointment from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim during a formal investiture ceremony held at the Singg...

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Penang Bishop leaves for Rome to pay last respects to Pope Francis

He would also be the first Malaysian to participate in the unique conclave where participants would engage in hours of praying and seeking the Holy Spirit’s int...

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Penang LRT project progressing as scheduled, says project owner

MRT Corp, as the asset owner and project developer of the Mutiara Line, said over the past three months, it has been actively driving the project forward. 

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Penang LRT: MRT Corp to obtain approval for construction phase to begin

CM hopes the project can be completed soon in view of the growing congestion rate on majority of roads throughout the state.

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Penang water cuts: All preparations in place, says CM

Chow said that PBAPP is the final stage of preparations, and they are motivated to complete the work as soon as possible.

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Penang to rename road after Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi – a proud son of Penang

The proposal was forwarded by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and was agreed by the state executive council.

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PDC must take steps to cope with 24% tariffs, says Penang CM

As a strategic state agency, Chow said PDC also needs to secure a strong relationship with the federal government and all relevant stakeholders.