Covid-19 immunisation programme starts today in Penang
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 28): Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow was given the Covid-19 vaccine jab at 10.
Penang wants to do pooled RT-PCR testing
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 5): The State government expressed its hope today that the health department will expedite approval for pooled RT-PCR testing which will “save money and time”.
Covid-19: Penang wants intensified screening for factory workers
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 23): The Penang government hopes that Covid-19 screening on factory workers, whether locals or non-Malaysians, will be intensified to facilitate contact tracing and treatment in order to break the pandemic chain among the people in the state.
PTMP: First project to commence in February – CM Chow
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 15): The construction work of the bypass connecting Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway to Ayer Itam will commence on Feb 1, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pictured).
MCO: Penang govt approves RM20m financial assistance
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 14): The Penang government has approved a RM20 million financial package to help those affected by the second round of the movement control order (MCO), which started yesterday.
Penang govt to continue cable car project with private-sector cooperation
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 11): The Penang state government through Penang Bukit Bendera Corp (PBBPP) has announced its intention to continue the Bukit Bendera cable car project with the cooperation of the private sector.
Penang projects proceeding despite Federal government pulling out
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 8): Despite tight resources, but for the sake of its 1.
CM Chow: Penang Island City Council to approve projects worth RM2.5b in GDV this year
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 7): The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) announced that it “expects” to approve projects worth a total gross development value (GDV) of about RM2.
Penang in talks with Consortium Zenith Construction on signing of Package 2 sub-agreement
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 7): The Penang Government is currently in discussion with concession company, Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd (CZC) to sign a sub-agreement for Package 2 of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP).
Penang prepared for any action by Kedah on water issue
GEORGE TOWN (Dec 27): The Penang government is ready to face any action by the Kedah government over the issue of raw water charges claims.
