Jagdeep: Penang plans 10 housing projects to help people own houses
GEORGE TOWN (July 22): The Penang government through the State Housing Board (LPNPP) is planning 10 housing projects in five districts of the state to assist the people own a house.
Penang should aim to be an international innovation hub — Lee Kah Choon
GEORGE TOWN (July 20): Penang should aim to be an international innovation hub apart from being a global manufacturing centre in the electrical and electronics industry.
Penang state council approved transfer of ownership of state lands to developers as payment for work done in undersea tunnel project, says witness
KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): The Penang state executive council led by former chief minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) in 2014 had approved the transfer of ownership of the two lands connected to the Penang undersea tunnel project to two third-party companies, in return for the work that has been done by Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd, the Sessions Court heard today.
Consortium awarded Penang undersea tunnel project had highest score — witness
KUALA LUMPUR (July 15): Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd was awarded the Penang undersea tunnel project in 2013 because it had obtained the highest score among the eight shortlisted companies for the overall technical and financial assessment at the request for proposal stage, the Sessions Court heard today.
Ismail Sabri: Penang to enter NRP Phase Two on July 7
KUALA LUMPUR (July 6): The government has agreed for Penang to move into Phase Two of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) effective from Wednesday (July 7), said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
COVID-19: Penang Hill Festival 2021 cancelled
GEORGE TOWN (June 18): The Penang Hill Festival 2021 (PHF2021), scheduled to take place from July 16 to 18, has been cancelled due to concerns about the current COVID-19 pandemic.
No durian glut in Penang this year, says FAMA
BALIK PULAU (June 16): The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has assured that there will be no durian glut in Penang this year, amid the total lockdown under the Movement Control Order.
Penang govt to build affordable homes in Bayan Baru
GEORGE TOWN (June 14): The first affordable housing project by the Penang state housing board will be located in Bayan Baru, reported Free Malaysia Today.
PSR project will have impact on national fisheries industry
KOTA BHARU (June 11): The Penang government's intention to continue the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) Project will have a negative impact on the fishing industry in the State and affect the environment.
PSI to go on despite objections – Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN (June 9): Despite numerous objections from various parties, the Penang government will proceed with the Penang South Islands (PSI) project, formerly known as Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project.
