Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has instructed the housing and environment exco to broaden the scope of a recently announced property discount initiative, following public calls for a more ...

Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the four-lane viaduct is a key component of the Pan Island Link 2A (PIL2A) project, aimed at strengthening connectivity between Silicon Island and Penang’s ...

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- High-rise buildings arrayed like a defensive wall along the eastern coast of Malaysia's Penang Island make it hard to imagine how this tropical outpost would have appeared ...

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s state of Penang has urged its durian growers to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit versions of the prickly, pungent fruit from June 1 ...

Opened last February, the Penang Marriott Hotel brings a touch of luxury to tourist fave Gurney Drive, with 223 rooms that offer a range of city and sea views. Design-wise, the vibe is clean and ...

The Penang government submitted a list of candidates for the post of Yang Dipertua Negeri (TYT) to the Prime Minister’s Office for the consideration of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim ...

The ‘Not The Penang You Know’ campaign shows what’s in store for visitors to the state this year, and beyond.

The collective force of the 1,500-odd delegates of Penang DAP who cast their votes yesterday indicated a shift away from the powerful “Lim family” in the party. Not all candidates known to be ...

A 275-kV transmission line project that spans the Penang Strait, connecting Butterworth to Penang Island, is being constructed to increase the state's power supply. (Photo: CNA/Melissa Goh) ...

Today, simmering trade and technology rivalry between the U.S. and China have contributed to another transformation for the city-state of 1.7 million: Penang attracted $12.8 billion in foreign ...

Malaysian island Penang is the country’s first place to ban Airbnb and similar short-term lets, after receiving numerous complaints about unruly tourists disturbing local residents.

More newcomers in 2022 include the Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang, a 143-room hotel whose spacious lobby lounge with communal tables and booths promotes socializing—perfect for solo travelers.