PENANG Top Stories

Schoolchildren give youthful spin to classic Malay stories2018-10-17
The Star: CLASSIC Malay myths and legends were brought to life via theatrical plays at Kompleks Pustaka Warisan Negeri in George Town, Penang. ......
Blown away by sweet tunes2018-10-17
The Star: A TRIO of talented musicians put up amesmerising classical music recital at the PenangPhilharmonic Orchestra auditorium in The StarPitt St. in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, Penang. ......
New supermarket outlet opens in densely populated township2018-10-17
The Star: WITH 23 outlets in the Klang Valley and two in Johor, HeroMarket has opened its first business outlet in Penang, offering locals another choice of retail supermarket shopping experience. ......
A-League 2018-19 preview part one: Adelaide United to Melbourne Victory | Jonathan Howcroft2018-10-16
The Guardian: With the help of a World Cup and seismic change in the corridors of power, the usually interminable A-League offseason has flown by. We can now look forward to the first “straightforward” domestic campaign in yonks, one unencumbered by off-field distractions....
Penang police dispose of RM8.76mil worth of drugs from 2,684 cases2018-10-16
The Star: KEPALA BATAS: Police have disposed of RM8.76mil worth of drugs on Tuesday (Oct 16) after obtaining a court order to do so. ......
NGO questions authorities' readiness in monitoring Penang mega projects2018-10-16
Malaysia Kini: This after 14 concrete beams at the RM545-million Jalan Bukit Kukus paired road project fell onto a slope last week. ......
Penang must apply SDG criteria for all policy evaluation2018-10-16
Malaysia Kini: LETTER | The state has made a commitment to safeguard its future through the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ......
Making oral hygiene a priority for runners2018-10-16
The Star: THE StarHealthFun Run, formerly known as the Fit For Life Fun Run, is back in Penang for the third consecutive year. ......
Khairy: Ratifying anti-discrimination UN treaty contradicts Malay special position2018-10-16
Malaysia Today: (MMO) – Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin questioned today the prime minister’s promise to ratify core United Nations (UN) conventions relating to human rights, saying an anti-discrimination treaty contradicted the constitutional special position of Malays....
Clan council hopes to host grand national-level CNY celebration2018-10-16
The Star: Themed ‘Thankful for the New Year’, the celebration will be organised by the PenangChinese Clan Council (PCCC) while the planning and coordinating will be done by the Penang Cultural Inheritors Society. ......
Public talks heading nowhere2018-10-16
The Star: Pinang points by R. Sekaran<br>VOCAL PenangForum member Dr Lim Mah Hui is baffled by how the TransportMinistry could agree with having Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains for Penang. ......
Factory worker identifies gunman2018-10-16
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: A factory worker told a High Court that bodyguard Ja’afar Halid was the man who shot him near the Penang Bridge intersection of the Tun Dr Lim Chong EuExpressway two years ago. ......
Students collect 150,000kg of recyclable waste2018-10-16
The Star: STUDENTS from various schools in Penang became top environmental saviours after collecting about 150,000kg of recyclable materials in a campaign. ......
A good way to market a product2018-10-16
The Star: TWENTY local entrepreneurs participated in the Agro-based Industries Carnival at the Mydin Mall in Bukit Mertajam, Penang,to introduce and promote their products. ......