Penang In The News
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Penang lass Miss Cheongsam Malaysia 2012
6 February 2012 at 6:43 am
KUCHING: Penang holds the bragging rights to the ‘fairest of them all’ at the Miss Cheongsam Malaysia 2012 when 20-year-old Lliss Wong Yim Kei was crowned champion on Saturday night.
Penang mufti recipient of Anugerah Perdana Maulidur Rasul
6 February 2012 at 6:14 am
PUTRAJAYA: Penang mufti Sahibus Samahah Datuk Seri Hassan Ahmad was yesterday named the recipient of the national-level Anugerah [...]
Let justice flow like a mighty river
5 February 2012 at 7:48 pm
New malls, shopping complexes and condo projects could turn Penang Island into a concrete jungle before long. Take a peek at what the future holds for us.
Najib For Moderates
5 February 2012 at 6:52 pm
Penang State Barisan Nasional jumped on the bandwagon to launch ‘Najib for Moderates’ as their CNY theme this year, saying the idea came following the success of the recent forum in Kuala Lumpur.
SHAFIE DENIES MISAPPROPRIATION IN PEOPLE'S WELFARE DEVT SCHEME IN PENANG
5 February 2012 at 3:36 pm
SEMPORNA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Rural and Regional Development Minister DatukSeri Mohd Shafie Apdal today denied there was misappropriation in theimplementation of the People''s Welfare Development Scheme in Penang as allegedby its Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.He said the scheme was implemented in 2009 in accordance with the rules andprocedures set to help the hardcore poor."I as the Rural and ...
PENANG MUFTI NAMED RECIPIENT OF ANUGERAH PERDANA MAULIDUR RASUL
5 February 2012 at 3:26 pm
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Penang mufti Sahibus Samahah Datuk Seri HassanAhmad was today named the recipient of the national-level Anugerah PerdanaMaulidur Rasul 1433H/2012. Hassan, 70, who is a member of the National Fatwa Council, received theaward from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mua''dzam Shah, at theMaulidur Rasul celebration at Putra Mosque, here. Hassan, who is from ...
Three robbers shot dead near Jawi toll plaza
5 February 2012 at 12:22 pm
BUTTERWORTH: Penang police gunned down three men, including two Indonesians, at KM160 of the North-South Expressway near the Jawi toll plaza in Nibong Tebal Sunday morning.
Penang PAS commissioner nominated as MAIPP chief
5 February 2012 at 9:42 am
GEORGE TOWN: The issue of who is going to head the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAIPP) has been put to rest.
Let us provide check and balance, says Dr Teng
5 February 2012 at 9:42 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Gerakan chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan has asked voters to elect several Gerakan representatives into the next state assembly to enable the party to provide check and balance to the Pakatan Rakyat state government.
Penang PAS commissioner nominated as MAIPP chief
5 February 2012 at 9:38 am
GEORGE TOWN: The issue of who is going to head the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAIPP) has been put to rest.
Let us provide check and balance, says Dr Teng
5 February 2012 at 9:37 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Gerakan chairman Datuk Dr Teng Hock Nan has asked voters to elect several Gerakan representatives into the next state assembly to enable the party to provide check and balance to the Pakatan Rakyat state government.
15,000 visitors expected at IT Fair in Penang
5 February 2012 at 8:44 am
PENANG: The organiser of Malaysia IT Fair (MITF), Unified Distribution Technologies Sdn Bhd (UDT), expects more than 15,000 [...]
Carry on eating
5 February 2012 at 7:39 am
Nasi kandar comes from Penang, but the Klang Valley has some gems as well.
15,000 VISITORS EXPECTED AT IT FAIR IN PENANG
4 February 2012 at 4:16 pm
PENANG, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The organiser of Malaysia IT Fair (MITF), UnifiedDistribution Technologies Sdn Bhd (UDT), expects more than 15,000 visitors tothe ongoing fair at the Penang International Sport Arena, the first majortechnology fair this year. Its Penang Regional Marketing Manager, Alice Tan Siew Hooi said the fairlast year received tremendous response, which she described as a ...
Sangam: Set up info corner on Thaipusam
4 February 2012 at 10:08 am
THE Malaysian Hindu Sangam has urged the Penang Hindu Endowment Board to set up an education corner near the Waterfall Temple compound to educate the younger generation about the significance of Thaipusam.
NGOs: Move will disturb peace at Thaipusam
4 February 2012 at 10:07 am
FOUR Penang-based Indian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have voiced their displeasure over the move to allow thaneer panthal (stalls) operators to have their own public address (PA) system during the upcoming Thaipusam celebration.
Stick With Manifesto And Keep Penang Green
4 February 2012 at 12:31 am
As a Penangite, I read with sadness news reports from The Star, 31 January 2012 where at least 20 beautiful and shady Angsana trees had their main trunks "girdled", effectively killing these trees as the main trunk is left unable to regrow from its wound.
HINGU SANGAM CALLS FOR BAN ON ALCOHOL DURING THAIPUSAM
3 February 2012 at 4:06 pm
BUTTERWORTH, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Hindu Sangam (MHS) hasappealed to the Penang state government to ban the sale of alcohol in thevicinity of areas where the Thaipusam festival is celebrated on Feb 7. The association''s state chairman G. Shanmuganathan said the government hadthe authority to do so through the Penang Hindu Endowment Board to prevent anyuntoward incidents during the ...
Traffic jams expected during four-fest celebrations
3 February 2012 at 9:41 am
SEVERAL major roads in Penang will be experiencing congestion due to the four religious festivals which are widely celebrated starting from Sunday.
Penang plans to set up PRII centre
3 February 2012 at 9:38 am
PENANG plans to develop a research and innovation incubator (PRII) centre on a 0.97ha site opposite the Motorola plant at the Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone.
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