Penang In The News
Penang catches attention of Klang Valley developers
12 September 2011 at 2:11 am
KUALA LUMPUR: Analysts think a trend may start where Klang Valley property developers look to buy a stake in real estate companies in Penang to take advantage of the state's booming sector.
Penang catches attention of Klang Valley developers
12 September 2011 at 12:52 am
CIMB Investment Bank Bhd research head Terence Wong said this is likely to happen over time. "This could be continuing but not in a short time. It could happen once in a year," he said. Investing in the property market in Penang is still a solid option. "This is because property prices in Penang are firm and almost on par with what is being offered in the Klang Valley currently," he said. On ...
‘People of Penang won’t be ignored’
12 September 2011 at 12:36 am
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday reiterated the Federal Government's pledge not to ignore the people of Penang despite the political differences between the federal and state governments.
Bicycle lanes for Penang – by 2020
11 September 2011 at 6:18 pm
Bicycle lanes around Penang Island by 2020 – now this is welcome news. But why do we need to wait a decade to have bicycle lanes? Why not a lot sooner? I would think that building a second bridge by 2013, a tunnel and highways and all that land reclamation within a few years are [Read more]
PM repeats promise not to ignore Penang
11 September 2011 at 4:35 pm
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today repeated the promise of the Federal Government not to ignore Penang in the development projects although the state is now under the Pakatan Rakyat administration.
Federal govt will not ignore Penang
11 September 2011 at 3:43 pm
Sunday, September 11th, 2011 15:29:00 BUKIT MERTAJAM : Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today repeated the promise of the Federal Government not to ignore Penang in the development projects although the state is now under the Pakatan Rakyat administration. He said differences in political ideology would not prevent the federal government from assisting the people of Penang.
PM repeats promise not to ignore Penang
11 September 2011 at 3:41 pm
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today repeated the promise of the Federal Government not to ignore Penang in the development projects although the state is now under the Pakatan Rakyat administration.
Penang in spotlight as general election draws closer
11 September 2011 at 3:18 pm
Speculation is mounting that a general election is drawing closer even as Penang comes under the spotlight. This afternoon, Najib arrived in a taxi (don’t you love how they know when to look people-friendly?) at the “Malaysia Aidilfitri-Merdeka 2011 Open House” held in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Guar Perahu. Among the guests at the event – [Read more]
PM REPEATS PROMISE NOT TO IGNORE PENANG
11 September 2011 at 3:07 pm
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib TunRazak today repeated the promise of the Federal Government not to ignore Penangin the development projects although the state is now under the Pakatan Rakyatadministration.He said differences in political ideology would not prevent the federalgovernment from assisting the people of Penang. ...
Penang Port to be dredged early next year
11 September 2011 at 9:45 am
GEORGE TOWN: Dredging works to increase the depth of waters at Penang Port is expected to start next year, said Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya.
Penang Umno Urges State Govt To Review Water Sports Ban
11 September 2011 at 1:05 am
KEPALA BATAS -- Penang Umno urged the state government to review the water sports ban it imposed in coastal areas in the state.
Comment on Penang’s economy buzzing again by boh-liao
10 September 2011 at 10:37 pm
Cintai lah negara, rakyat; don't forget 2 wear CLEAN YELLOW shirts 2 d Malaysia Aidilfitri-Merdeka 2011 Open House 2 b held at SMK Guar Perahu 2day, 911
Penang’s economy buzzing again
10 September 2011 at 9:40 pm
By Carolyn Hong, Malaysia Bureau Chief Sep 10, 2011 in http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/ GEORGETOWN (Penang): On a small table in the office of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng sit half a dozen gold-coloured cats. They were gifts, and a reminder of his much-cherished Cat principles – Competency, Accountability and Transparency. Mr Lim, now in his fourth [...]
Lim: Penang is country’s gateway to China-Asean trade
10 September 2011 at 7:22 pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng believes the state is Malaysia’s key gateway to improving and advancing business ties and relations with China and Asean, and asserted that Penang had several advantages compared to other states in the country. In an address to the Malaysia-China Trade and Investment International ...
Lim: Penang is country’s gateway to China-Asean trade
10 September 2011 at 7:02 pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng believes the state is Malaysia’s key gateway to improving and advancing business ties and relations with China and Asean, and asserted that Penang had several advantages compared to other states in the country. In an address to the Malaysia-China Trade and Investment International ...
Penang Port expects RM14m business deals
10 September 2011 at 4:54 pm
Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) expects to secure RM14 million in business contracts once the project to deepen the North Channel is completed. PPSB Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said many port users were keenly awaiting for the RM300 million project to be completed in order to ink new deals with the port. "We have port users in the waiting list and they will only sign up with us once the ...
Penang Port expects RM14m business deals
10 September 2011 at 4:53 pm
Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) expects to secure RM14 million in business contracts once the project to deepen the North Channel is completed.
Old Penang: Church Street
10 September 2011 at 4:50 pm
A glimpse from the past, this time a coffee shop along Church Street. tunglang who submitted this photo describes the scene as “Tham Chiak Kuis from Scandinavia salivating without ‘Good Morning’ mini China towel at my favorite Eng Loh Kopitiam” in 1998. Church Street is close to where the first church on the island was [Read more]
Penang Umno Urges State Government To Review Water Sports Ban
10 September 2011 at 4:46 pm
KEPALA BATAS, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Penang Umno urged the state government today to review the water sports ban it imposed in coastal areas in the state.
PENANG UMNO URGES STATE GOVT TO REVIEW WATER SPORTS BAN
10 September 2011 at 4:23 pm
KEPALA BATAS, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Penang Umno urged the state governmenttoday to review the water sports ban it imposed in coastal areas in the state. Penang Umno chief Datuk Zainal Abidin Osman said the state government shouldthink of the interest of 12 water sport operators and about 200 workers who hadlost their income following the ban. "The ban has also affected tourist arrivals. They may ...
