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Penang Bersatu elected reps pledge allegiance to Harapan, Dr M

Penang Bersatu elected reps pledge allegiance to Harapan, Dr M

We are here to fulfil the people's mandate, we will continue to stay with Harapan, says Zolkifly Md Lazim.

Dr Afif's position can only be filled by PKR candidate, says Penang CM

Dr Afif's position can only be filled by PKR candidate, says Penang CM

Chow Kon Yeow says the state government would not accept candidates proposed by other parties.

CM's office denies audit officers checked documents related to Guan Eng

CM's office denies audit officers checked documents related to Guan Eng

A Finance Ministry source says the allegation is most likely 'fake news'.

Penang gov't leaders, DAP deny link with drug kingpin

Penang gov't leaders, DAP deny link with drug kingpin

Social media posts question if the DAP is involved in drug activity following the arrest of company director in Penang.

Penang's tourism sector hit hard by coronavirus outbreak

Penang's tourism sector hit hard by coronavirus outbreak

The sector is down 30pct despite 'Experience Penang' campaign, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Penang gov't allocates RM1.5m for Indian community

Penang gov't allocates RM1.5m for Indian community

State gov't gives RM200k to Waterfall Hilltop Temple in conjunction with Thaipusam, says Penang chief minister.

Penang Hill under scrutiny after fire incident

Penang Hill under scrutiny after fire incident

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow: Penang Hill being monitored for illegal land-clearing activities.

Penang is calm and under control - CM

Penang is calm and under control - CM

UPDATED 6.56PM | CORONAVIRUS | Chow Kon Yeow assures that the state is fully prepared to handle the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Penang Amanah, DAP share similar views Harapan infighting must stop

Penang Amanah, DAP share similar views Harapan infighting must stop

The two parties agree coalition needs to work together if they do not want to become one-term government.

Penang annouces five finalists in masterplan design for PSR

Penang annouces five finalists in masterplan design for PSR

Each of the five finalist teams matches international and Malaysian companies.

Penang agrees to standardising water tariff setting mechanism

Penang agrees to standardising water tariff setting mechanism

But it needs to wait for all states to accept Putrajaya's mechanism so tariff rate can be based on the same formula: CM.

Don't run away from criticism, Chow tells DAP delegates

Don't run away from criticism, Chow tells DAP delegates

Chow says party members must defend the state's development projects that are opposed by some NGOs.

'Three-island' project included in 2030 Penang Structure Plan

'Three-island' project included in 2030 Penang Structure Plan

Chief minister announces mega-developments for the state amid objections from environmental groups. 

Concerns over possible reclamation at Pg island's northern tip

Concerns over possible reclamation at Pg island's northern tip

The northern beachfront is not designated for reclamation under the 2020 Penang Structure Plan.

Penang's 13.3 billion manufacturing investment 2nd highest among states

Penang's 13.3 billion manufacturing investment 2nd highest among states

This is an increase of 247 percent year-on-year, surpassing 2018’s full year amount of RM5.8 billion.

Penang CM urges negotiations to end tow trucks strike

Penang CM urges negotiations to end tow trucks strike

Tow truck operators in Penang are going on strike in protest over the alleged monopoly of automakers' franchise workshops.

UK medical equipment multinational to build facility in Penang

UK medical equipment multinational to build facility in Penang

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says up to 800 jobs will be created over the next five years.

Penang launches Harmony Centre to foster unity among different religions

Penang launches Harmony Centre to foster unity among different religions

The centre provides space for religious organisations and groups to conduct retreats, seminars, lectures, and classes.

Gerakan: Give details of RM2m spent on overseas spending trips

Gerakan: Give details of RM2m spent on overseas spending trips

Penang chief minister urged to explain state excos expenditures during official visits to other countries. 

Building Mt Erskine underpass a waste of ratepayers' money - Penang NGO

Building Mt Erskine underpass a waste of ratepayers' money - Penang NGO

Why spend RM55m just to move the traffic jam 1km down the road?, asks CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader.

PSR a 50-year transformation plan, not short-term one: Kon Yeow

PSR a 50-year transformation plan, not short-term one: Kon Yeow

Penang CM says the project was mooted to cope with the growing population of Penang which jumped 128 pct in 50 years.

Penang to set up SPV to issue bonds for LRT project

Penang to set up SPV to issue bonds for LRT project

The bonds will be guaranteed by the federal government, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Event organisers using Penang logo without permission will face action

Event organisers using Penang logo without permission will face action

They must obtain approval from the state gov't before using the logo, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Nothing unusual for state excos to be missing from state assembly - Chow

Nothing unusual for state excos to be missing from state assembly - Chow

One of them had a once in a lifetime chance to attend a fellowship programme in the US, says Penang Chief Minister.