The expansion and upgrading of Penang International Airport (PIA) are progressing steadily, with significant advancements in infrastructure improvements and capacity enhancements. According to Penang Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari, the project is divided into three key Work Packages (WP). These include enabling works, airside facility upgrades, ... Read More

Penang is taking a significant step toward sustainability with a new requirement for all new public buildings to generate at least five per cent of their total energy from renewable sources, announced Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. This initiative is part of the Penang Energy Framework (PEF), a strategic roadmap ... Read More

Penang’s largest pickleball facility has officially opened in Jelutong, offering 12 well-designed courts, including two built to international standards. The G.O.A.T Pickleball facility serves as a hub for learning, training, and community engagement, drawing players from across the country. Officiating the launch, Sungai Pinang assemblyman Lim Siew Khim highlighted the ... Read More

Wawasan Open University (WOU) has taken a significant step in strengthening Penang’s semiconductor and manufacturing talent pipeline through strategic collaborations with industry leaders. By signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with TTVision Technologies Sdn Bhd, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd, and Clarion (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, WOU is actively preparing skilled professionals to ... Read More

The long-awaited Juru-Sungai Dua Elevated Highway project is set to commence physical works in the fourth quarter of 2025, as announced by Penang’s Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital Committee chairman, Zairil Khir Johari. The decision was finalized following a Value Assessment workshop attended by key stakeholders, including the Works Ministry, the ... Read More

Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai celebrated its soft opening on Monday, 3rd March 2025, marking an exciting milestone as Malaysia’s first-ever Holiday Inn & Suites property. Designed to offer a seamless blend of comfort and convenience, the hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers, bringing a fresh take ... Read More

The long-awaited Package Two bypass road, linking Bandar Baru Air Itam to the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, is progressing ahead of schedule, marking a significant step towards alleviating traffic congestion in Penang. State Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari announced that the project had reached ... Read More

Seberang Perai is set to become the focal point of Penang’s industrial expansion as the state government and private sector join forces to drive development forward. In a significant move, the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) and SP Setia Berhad have signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to establish a cutting-edge ... Read More

After three decades of serving the community, the Seberang Jaya Sony Sports and Recreation Complex is about to undergo a significant transformation, with an RM12 million upgrade designed to elevate its facilities and foster the next generation of sports talent in Penang. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the project ... Read More

The Malaysian property market recorded its best performance in a decade in 2024, according to the latest report by the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH). The sector saw a 5.4% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in transaction volume, reaching 420,525 transactions. Meanwhile, the total transaction value surged by 18% y-o-y to ... Read More