Penang In The News
MORE THAN 500 BUILDINGS IN PENANG STILL NEED FCs
5 May 2012 at 7:46 pm
BUTTERWORTH, May 5 (Bernama) -- Some 500 buildings throughout Penang havenot been issued Fire Certificates (FC) which deem that they are thoroughlyprepared in case of fire.There are nine types of building which require the certificate, namelylibraries, hospitals, hotels, hostels, offices, shops, factories, assembly areasand storage areas.State Fire and Rescue Department deputy director Mohamad ...
Penang to table move on local elections in assembly
5 May 2012 at 7:07 pm
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — Legislation to allow for local government elections will be tabled in the Penang State Assembly on Thursday. “The state government is confident that the approval of this enactment will enable the Election Commission to hold local council elections for the Penang Island Municipal Council and the Seberang Perai Municipal ...
Penang to table move on local elections in assembly
5 May 2012 at 7:02 pm
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — Legislation to allow for local government elections will be tabled in the Penang State Assembly on Thursday. “The state government is confident that the approval of this enactment will enable the Election Commission to hold local council elections for the Penang Island Municipal Council and the Seberang Perai Municipal ...
BCorp to gain access to Atlan’s prime tracts in Penang
4 May 2012 at 2:35 pm
KUALA LUMPUR (May 4) : Berjaya Corp Bhd’s (BCorp) proposed acquisition  of an associate stake in diversified entity Atlan Holdings Bhd could give the buyer access into prime tracts in Penang.
Penang Pakatan scales down aim of giving Barisan zero seats in polls
4 May 2012 at 9:12 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has re-adjusted Penang Pakatan Rakyat’s “best case scenario” in the next general election to a modest aim of retaining the state government.
Penang Pakatan scales down aim of giving Barisan zero seats in polls
4 May 2012 at 9:10 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has re-adjusted Penang Pakatan Rakyat’s “best case scenario” in the next general election to a modest aim of retaining the state government.
Roads to be closed during mini Thaipusam
4 May 2012 at 9:07 am
SEVERAL roads in Penang will be closed in stages during the annual Chitraparuvam Festival (mini Thaipusam) which begins today.
23 Penang projects not completed because allocation not fully utilised
3 May 2012 at 8:02 pm
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government failed to complete 23 projects because it did not fully utilise its 2010 budget allocation, said Penang opposition leader Datuk Azhar Ibrahim (BN-Penaga).
23 Penang projects not completed because allocation not fully utilised
3 May 2012 at 8:02 pm
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government failed to complete 23 projects because it did not fully utilise its 2010 budget allocation, said Penang opposition leader Datuk Azhar Ibrahim (BN-Penaga).
Terengganu expect a rough ride against Penang in semi-final
3 May 2012 at 7:47 am
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu don’t fancy their chances against Penang in the semi-finals of the MHC-Milo National Under-16 hockey championship at the Alor Setar Hockey Stadium today.
Terengganu expect a rough ride against Penang in semi-final
3 May 2012 at 7:47 am
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu don’t fancy their chances against Penang in the semi-finals of the MHC-Milo National Under-16 hockey championship at the Alor Setar Hockey Stadium today.
A day’s adventure at Penang park
2 May 2012 at 7:09 pm
PENANG isn’t just home to good food, colourful heritage and great bargains but also the country's smallest national park.
Penang Umno 'sad over tussle for post'
2 May 2012 at 6:44 pm
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Umno yesterday expressed regret over the statement by Penang Deputy Chief Minister I, Datuk Mansor Osman, on the appointment of the Penang Islamic Affairs Council (MAINPP) president and described it as political theatrics that were not acceptable.
BN's 'war plan' for Penang
2 May 2012 at 2:00 pm
GEORGE TOWN: In the absence of safe seats in Penang, Barisan Nasional will implement a "war plan" to capture as many seats as possible in the next general election
Penang BN chief says he won't contest Padang Kota
2 May 2012 at 2:00 pm
GEORGE TOWN: Newly-appointed state BN chief Teng Chang Yeow confirmed he will not be standing in Padang Kota unless his election "war plan" deems it necessary for him to contest the seat again
Superstar eyes Penang property
2 May 2012 at 9:08 am
HONG KONG superstar Simon Yam likes Penang so much that he plans to buy a holiday home for his family on the island.
Penang whip Kedah to reach semi-finals of U-16 tourney
2 May 2012 at 8:33 am
KUALA LUMPUR: Penang went on the rampage in the first-half to trounce Kedah 5-1 and seal a place in the semi-finals of the MHC-Milo-NSC Under-16 hockey championship at the Alor Setar Hockey Stadium yesterday.
Better growth this year, says Penang Yang di-Pertua
1 May 2012 at 11:23 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is projecting an economic growth of 6
Better growth this year, says Penang Yang di-Pertua
1 May 2012 at 11:23 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is projecting an economic growth of 6
Penang’s visions need federal government support – TYT
1 May 2012 at 1:20 am
GEORGE TOWN: Penang needs the federal government’s support to implement its core and long term strategy approach in [...]
