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PIA second busiest after KLIA, expansion plans justified, says Exco

As of February 2025, international flight frequency at PIA reached 320 flights per week, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 284 flights per week.

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PAS: Penang Songkran concert indecent, undermines religious values

Penang PAS said it was disappointed over the promotion of the event, which had “hurt the feelings of many Malaysians”.

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Drop in Penang dam levels; Water authority seeks help from Nadma, RMAF for cloud seeding

As of March 31, the water level at the Teluk Bahang dam was at 47.3%, down from 61.7%, while the level at the Air Itam dam dropped to 55.7%.

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Pemenang calls for stern action against those who exploit 3R issues

The oldest Malay organisation in the country said the offender should be banished under emergency ordinances to another district for a proposed six months or be...

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Penang CM vows to ensure all key projects are completed as scheduled

Chow stressed that the state government requires support from all sides to carry out the projects

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Cops nab man who stole car with disabled child asleep inside

The child was found about eight hours later, safely asleep in the car.

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Bringing own containers marks 3rd step to Penang’s No Single-Use Plastic’ campaign

Chow hopes campaign would gain traction at the grassroots level to ensure its widespread success

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Kenaf, a plant most suitable to replace tobacco

The public should spend time on productive habits instead of puffing away

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Penang welcomes input on proposed reclamation project

Chow said the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the project is on public display in Komtar.

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Penang CM remains silent over arrest of prominent ‘Tan Sri’ in the state

He also said that questions about the ‘Tan Sri’ having links with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) should be directed to the development body.

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Penang water cuts: Over 341,000 households, businesses affected

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the concessionaire - the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) is expected to manage the cuts better this time.

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Queen Anne, one of the world's largest cruise liners makes maiden call at Penang

With the capacity to ferry up to 3,000 passengers, Queen Anne, named after a British Royal, docked to much fanfare by Tourism Malaysia.