Penang proposes city status for Seberang Perai Municipal Council
KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): The Penang government plans to apply to Putrajaya to upgrade the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) to a city council.
Steering the course for Penang
Newly appointed Penang Chief Minister (CM) Chow Kon Yeow is not an unfamiliar face in the state.
RM1.2m repair bill for Penang CM's official state residence
PETALING JAYA (June 25): The Seri Teratai mansion in Penang — which is the official state residence for Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow — has received a RM1.
Penang CM wants special master plan to develop southwest district
PETALING JAYA (June 25): Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has suggested for the development of a special master plan for each district in the state, especially the southwest district, reported StarMetro.
Penang to revive rent-to-own scheme
KUALA LUMPUR (June 23): There will be more options for Penang homebuyers as the state government plans to revive its rent-to-own (RTO) home programme.
Conservation plan includes restoring Esplanade seawall
GEORGE TOWN (June 20) — The wall fronting the Esplanade in Penang will be restored soon, as studies have revealed erosion beneath.
Penang CM wants ‘clean, green and safe’ markets, hawker centres
KUALA LUMPUR (June 20): Penang’s chief minister Chow Kon Yeow (pictured) today called on local councils to maintain markets and hawker centres so that they are “clean, green and safe” for customers.
Penang CM hopes LRT project is implemented within 5 years
PETALING JAYA (June 19): Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pictured) is aiming for the light rail transit (LRT) project under the Penang Transport Master Plan to commence within five years.
For Penang, restoring heritage building form comes before function
PETALING JAYA (June 14): The Penang government will train its immediate attention on restoring the heritage buildings in George Town, Penang, before seeking an appropriate use for them, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Penang approves Love Lane shophouse transfer to association
PETALING JAYA (June 13): The Penang state government has approved the transfer of ownership of a heritage shophouse in George Town to the Penang Chinese Clans Council (PCCC), ending a row over the historical property between both parties.
