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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called for DAP unity, flagging the growing alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional as a significant electoral threat for the upcoming general election.
Two Indonesian men have been charged in a Balik Pulau court following the seizure of 147 kilograms of methamphetamine, marking another significant drug trafficking case in Malaysia's ongoing fight against narcotics smuggling.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has appealed to residents to use the National Month celebrations to reinforce unity and patriotism, while discouraging divisive rhetoric.
Authorities in Penang have remanded two foreign nationals for a week as part of investigations into the death of a five-year-old boy who died in Gelugor on Thursday.
Consumer claims filed with Malaysia's tribunal system in Penang have surged, with 777 cases submitted last year and 775 successfully resolved. The growth reflects improving public awareness of affordable dispute resolution alternatives.
A 43-year-old cattle herder from Balik Pulau has been remanded for four days while police investigate allegations that he obstructed and assaulted a policeman during an incident.
The government will examine ways to strengthen the Nordin Ahmad Gallery in Penang, honouring the legacy of the late Malay film icon. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil outlined plans including archival support and digital engagement strategies.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a RM5 million funding scheme targeting Bumiputera companies in Penang's semiconductor industry, aiming to deepen local participation in Malaysia's advanced manufacturing supply chain.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's internationally recognised halal certification system must be supported by strong industry capabilities to realise the nation's potential as a global halal hub.
Malaysia's Department of Social Welfare has launched its MADANI Adopted Village Programme in Penang, investing RM600,000 in Kampung Sungai Setar Besar to address rural development through skills training, education initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
Police in Penang are investigating the death of an 18-year-old male who fell from Komtar, the tallest building in the state. The incident occurred on July 24 in George Town, with preliminary findings suggesting no foul play.
Malaysia's long-delayed Tamil primary school construction project in Penang will finally be completed by the fourth quarter of 2027, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced, with the government approving RM12.67 million in funding.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has urged the Royal Malaysia Police to conduct a thorough investigation after officers rescued a Cameroonian woman during a human trafficking raid in the district.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is attempting to track down a 41-year-old man to serve legal documents and compel his attendance at a forfeiture hearing in Kuala Lumpur next month, saying he has evaded contact at his registered address.
Penang's occupational safety authority is investigating the death of a Bangladeshi construction worker who fell from a high-rise building in Bayan Mutiara. Work at the site has been suspended pending compliance.
The RM3 billion Juru-Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project in Penang has achieved 28.75% progress on Package 1 as of mid-July, with preliminary works finished and utility relocation nearly complete. The project remains on schedule for October 2027 completion.
Five Malaysian cocktail bars have been recognised in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 extended rankings. Cabinet 8 KL debuts at No.65, while Backdoor Bodega climbs to No.62 following its recent accolades.
Penang police have dealt a significant blow to organised drug trafficking after dismantling a liquid methamphetamine operation, arresting a 40-year-old suspect and confiscating narcotics worth more than RM450,000.
Penang's Department of Occupational Safety and Health has issued a stop-work order at a Bandar Tanjong Pinang construction site following a fatal accident on July 1 in which an Indonesian worker was struck by falling scaffolding from the eighth floor.
Stratus Global Holdings, a semiconductor automation solutions provider, has launched its Main Market IPO prospectus targeting RM285mil in capital to fund expansion across manufacturing, R&D and international growth.
Penang DAP Socialist Youth has branded environmental group Sahabat Alam Malaysia's description of the Penang South Reclamation project as an 'illegal island' as political propaganda, following the NGO's unsuccessful court challenge.
A trailer driver faces a RM6,000 fine after admitting to careless driving at the Udini underpass in George Town. The magistrate's court conviction highlights ongoing concerns about heavy vehicle safety on Malaysian highways.
Malaysia has been named the permanent Asia headquarters for the Association of Pickleball Players, with the Leapmotor APP Penang Open 2026 marking the initiative's debut. The July tournament launches the APP Asia Tour across the region.