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Agba scores a brace as Sarawak stun Penang in Malaysia Cup opener2021-09-26
The Star: PETALING JAYA: SarawakUnited got off to a superb start in the Malaysia Cup when they shocked Penang 3-1 in the Group A match at the City Stadium in Georgetown on Sunday. Read full story ......
Woman loses RM53,000 in phone scam in Penang2021-09-26
The Star: KEPALA BATAS (Bernama): A private sector worker lost RM53,000 after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate on Friday (Sept 24). Read full story ......
Penang Mufti: Transgender people should change appearance before entering mosques, surau2021-09-26
The Star: GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): “Mukhannath” or transgender individuals should change their appearance if they want to be in mosques or surau, says Penang Mufti Datuk Seri Dr Wan Salim Wan Mohd Noor. Read full story ......
Malaysia Cup now 100 years old, country's most prestigious trophy2021-09-26
Malaysian National News Agency: SPORTS Malaysia Cup now 100 years old, country's most prestigious trophy " data-media=""> 25/09/2021 06:53 PM KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 -- The country’s most prestigious football tournament - the Malaysia Cup - will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year,...
Outcry over third bridge2021-09-26
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: Replacing the controversial undersea tunnel with an elevated bridge as the third link for Penang has not gone down well with Malaysians and this has led to an outcry. Read full story ......
Penang's Pulau Tikus market to close temporarily soon after detection of Covid-19 cases2021-09-25
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The Pulau TikusMarket will close temporarily soon after a few Covid-19 cases were detected there, says Pulau Tikus assemblyman Chris Lee. Read full story ......
Elevated bridge alternative2021-09-25
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The Penang govern­ment’s controversial undersea tunnel project looks likely to be scrapped for an elevated bridge that would be much less costly in terms of both money and environmental impact. Read full story ......
Court fixed Sept 29 for decision of Penang Bridge crash2021-09-25
Malaysian National News Agency: MARKET Court fixed Sept 29 for decision of Penang Bridge crash " data-media=""> 24/09/2021 07:24 PM BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sept 24 -- The Magistrate’s Court here has fixed Sept 29 to decide whether to call former hair salon...
Malaysia Cup: Black Panthers all set for Sunday2021-09-25
Malaysian National News Agency: SPORTS Malaysia Cup: Black Panthers all set for Sunday Tomas Trucha (Pix credit to Penang FC) " data-media=""> 24/09/2021 02:26 PM GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 -- The Black Panthers are ready for the oldest tournament in South-East Asia, the Malaysia Cup, by opening...
COVID-19: High Recovery, Low New Cases Cut COVID-19 Infection Count2021-09-25
Malaysian National News Agency: FEATURES COVID-19: HighRecovery, Low New Cases Cut COVID-19 InfectionCount Fully vaccinated Malaysians on vacation with their families in Langkawi, Kedah under the first travel bubble programme introduced by the government. --fotoBERNAMA (2021) ALL RIGHTS...
Malaysian music composer recognised for longest musical marathon2021-09-25
Malaysian National News Agency: WORLDMalaysian music composer recognised for longest musical marathon Vijayanathan Dhaharasen, a Malaysian music composer made his way to LincolnBook of Records by conducting a musical marathon for six hours and 40 minutes in conjunction with Malaysia Day on...
Penang CRSM hands over medical and sanitisation supplies to state hospitals2021-09-24
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: As part of its ongoing effort to help government hospitals here battle Covid-19, the PenangCrisisRelief Squad of MCA (CRSM) has stepped up to provide them with basic supplies. Read full story ......
‘I love you Datuk, you are constantly on my mind’2021-09-24
Malaysia Today: (NST) – The corruption trial involving Lim Guan Eng today heard how two businessmen linked to the undersea tunnel project had exchanged a series of WhatsApp messages about arranging a late night meeting with the former Penang chief minister. The text...
Court told of WhatsApp exchanges between duo supposedly linked to LGE2021-09-24
The Star: KUALA LUMPUR: The SessionsCourt here was told on Friday (Sept 24) of several WhatsApp messages exchanged between two individuals with supposed links to former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng. Read full story ......