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Highway to be renamed Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in honour of former PM: GEORGE TOWN: The 5.5km Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia in Batu Kawan will be renamed Jalan ...
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Dead Irrawaddy dolphin found washed ashore Penang beachKelantan confident Federal Govt will consider development project proposals, says MB
Penang CM, Kedah MB pay tribute to Pak Lah's service and legacy: GEORGE TOWN: The passing of former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is a great loss to ...
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Heavy rain, flash floods to continue in Penang amid monsoon transition: In several low-lying areas, water was surging into homes. Overflowing drains caused ...
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Penang renames road to Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi – Chow : Penang CM says state flag will be set at half-mast on Friday.
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Paid articlePaywall Flash floods affected parts of George Town, Penang following heavy rain at midnight on Wednesday (April 16).
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Quake of 5.6-magnitude rattles southern Philippines
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Quake of 5.6-magnitude rattles southern Philippines
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People still come together despite divisive figures: PM at Penang do: 'Today, we can see thousands eating at the same table.'
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Paid articlePaywall Penang mufti calls for strict action over half-nude dance : Performance took place during Songkran celebration held 50m from a mosque.
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Paid articlePaywall Penang buildings can withstand earthquakes: GEORGE TOWN: Residential and commercial buildings in Penang can withstand tremors measuring up to 4 ...
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Four men pleaded not guilty to charges of extortion and inducing fear to gain money, including impersonating police officers ... Show more
Narcos Mexico star Manuel Masalva bacterial infection after Philippines trip not a cause of panic
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Pretty alleys a boon for George Town businesses: SPRUCED-UP back and side lanes in George Town have become a focal point for shutterbugs.
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Renamed highway a tribute to Pak Lah: GEORGE TOWN: The 5.5km Bandar Cassia Highway in Batu Kawan will be renamed Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in honour of ...
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Three men narrowly escaped death in an accident involving a car and a lorry at Bukit Mertajam on Monday (April 7) morning ... Show more
Putrajaya to consider revising GDP projection depending on US tariff situation outcome, says Finance Minister II
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Putrajaya to consider revising GDP projection depending on US tariff situation outcome, says Finance Minister II
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Needed – negative type blood: GEORGE TOWN: The country is running low on blood supply, especially the rare negative blood type.
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Blankets and folding beds worth RM460,000 from the Buddhist Tzu-Chi Merits Society Malaysia are on their way to the Myanmar Red Cross Society ... Show more
RM460,000 worth of blankets and beds Tzu-Chi donated to Myanmar quake victims
RM460,000 worth of blankets and beds Tzu-Chi donated to Myanmar quake victims
Vietnamese woman caught stealing from Songkran templegoers in Bangkok: A Vietnamese woman has been arrested by Phra Ratchawang Police for slashing a tourist's ...
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Seven students recommended for expulsion in bullying case, says Asyraf Wajdi: NIBONG TEBAL: The Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) disciplinary committee has ...
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No licence for the ‘quaint’: GEORGE TOWN: Unlicensed hotels in Penang are spiralling out of control due to tourist demand for "quaint accommodations".
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Police have arrested an elderly man for driving a school van against traffic in a dangerous manner on the Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) in Butterworth ... Show more
Witness protection unit’s DG seeks to quash court subpoena in 1MDB trial
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Driver and son survive lorry crash at fatal junction: BUKIT MERTAJAM: A driver narrowly escaped death when a lorry slammed into his car while he was waiting at a ...
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Penang police corporal succumbs to head injuries: GEORGE TOWN: The police corporal who accidentally shot himself in the head has died from his injuries.
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Keeping babies ‘Safe n Snug’: A TEAM of Year 10 students has struck gold with their smart baby car seat system.
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Charming but risky stays
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Rotting trees, soft soil cause rockfall in Jalan Paya Terubong: GEORGE TOWN: Rotten and weak tree roots and soft soil due to rain are believed to be the causes ...
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'You touch, you go!' - Expulsion recommended in MRSM bullying case, says Asyraf: The disciplinary committee of a Mara Science Junior College (MRSM) in Penang has ...
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Tanjung Tokong mall striving to be retail, foodie spot: TWO years after undergoing major renovations and a rebranding exercise, Island 88 Complex in Tanjung ...
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Endangered tigers swap homes: ONE of the three Malayan tigers at Rainforest Wild Asia will be transferred to Taipei Zoo to be paired with a young female tiger ...
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Jagdeep's religion doesn't stop him from chairing PHEB: ex-CEO: Law is clear, Sikhs included in the term 'Hindu', says Ramachandran.
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Paid articlePaywall Greener Qing Ming this year: GEORGE TOWN: The disposal of food containers and packaging materials during Qing Ming Festival (Chinese All Souls' Day) has ...
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Markets slump as Trump unveils steeper-than-expected tariffs: SINGAPORE: Stocks dived, bonds surged, the dollar rose and Asia's markets were set to slide on ...
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Celebrity food travels: Actor Zhang Zetong’s best places to eat in Penang and KL: In this CNA Lifestyle series, celebrities share their favourite cities to ...
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Pipeline blaze: Gas Malaysia expands supply curtailment: Additional affected areas include Merbau, Tronoh, Perai, Junjung and Hutan Melintang.
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Paid articlePaywall Police probing bullying case at MRSM in Seberang Perai Selatan : Seven students have been identified, including the victim.
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Paid articlePaywall 2 dams in Penang experience significant drop in water levels: State firm looking to seek Nadma, air force’s help for cloud seeding.
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Paid articlePaywall CM's claim on Penang reclamation runs contrary to science - NGO: Activist says evidence indicates project will harm Middle Bank marine sanctuary.
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Paid articlePaywall Penangites shocked as Myanmar quake shakes high-rise buildings: GEORGE TOWN: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar sent shockwaves as far as ...
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Key Facts: Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 150 Lives
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- A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, resulting in at least 144 deaths and over 730 injuries.
- In Bangkok, Thailand, the quake caused a building collapse, with at least 10 fatalities and over 100 people believed trapped beneath the debris.
- The humanitarian situation in Myanmar is exacerbated by ongoing civil unrest and damaged infrastructure, complicating relief efforts.
- The USGS predicts that the death toll could exceed 10,000, while international aid organizations face significant challenges in their response.
"Following the earthquake, significant damage has been reported in Mandalay, Sagaing, and Naypyidaw."— Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military government, during a televised address.
Penang unaffected by earthquake, Komtar designed to handle quakes, says CM
Read more: Myanmar quake: Civil Defence Force on standby to deploy search and rescue team
Klang Valley, Penang to get new buses worth RM1.9bil
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A Vietnamese woman was charged in a Magistrate's Court in George Town, Penang, with causing the death of a teenager and injuring another while driving under ... Show more
Prices of goods under control, no supply shortage ahead of Aidilfitri, says Anwar
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Prices of goods under control, no supply shortage ahead of Aidilfitri, says Anwar
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A beacon of life for tradition: KUCHING: Since 1992, villager Mahli Udin has been decorating his house at Kampung No.5 in Satok here with oil lamps and festive ...
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Earthquake: Penang not affected, bridges designed to withstand - CM: Penang Fire Dept continuously inspecting tall buildings, Chow adds.
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Paid articlePaywall Staying ‘connected’ in the afterlife: GEORGE TOWN: Salesperson Helen Teoh lost her father to illness over 20 years ago, before smartphones and tablets were ...
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Crowd gathers for Qing Ming festival to uphold annual tradition: GEORGE TOWN: Though their loved ones may no longer be with them, memories of their lives remain ...
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The heritage enclave in George Town, Penang is known as a place for beautiful art. Now, there are ugly warts. The zone is under attack by graffiti artists ... Show more
Formula One - Hamilton off the mark for Ferrari before Piastri takes China GP pole
Formula One - Hamilton off the mark for Ferrari before Piastri takes China GP pole
MAHB engaging with Australian Airlines to establish direct flights to Malaysia: PERTH: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is actively engaging with three ...
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An end to the mother of all jams: BUTTERWORTH: An 8.95km elevated highway and Penang's first third level flyover will be among the features of the new ...
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Case of 17-year-old killed by suspected drunk driver awaiting forensic and chemistry report, police say
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Doctor, lawyer among 16 nabbed over birth cert scheme: KUALA LUMPUR: A doctor with a Datuk Seri title, who owns several clinics, and a lawyer were among 16 ...
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DAP to focus on winning GE16 after party polls, says Sim: He says the party will focus on Penang areas where PN made gains.
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Paid articlePaywall Penang Ramadan bazaar traders donate unsold items to those in need: GEORGE TOWN: Ramadan bazaar traders in Penang have been donating unsold items to those in ...
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RM6.7mil worth of drugs seized: GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) has busted a major international drug network ...
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Penang heritage enclave under attack by graffiti artists: The local authorities are asking building owners to pay for the cost of erasing the graffiti ...
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Severe floods hit three districts in Johor, 753 evacuated: JOHOR BARU: Heavy rainfall in Johor has led to severe flooding in three districts ...
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Anwar urges swift action on Penang development projects: KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that every ministry and agency will pay ...
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Names for next Penang governor submitted: GEORGE TOWN: Penang may be getting a new governor. The names of potential candidates for the Yang di-Pertua Negeri post ...
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Police have arrested two local men and seized nearly RM500,000 worth of ganja in two raids at Sungai Dua and Juru in Penang on March 15 ... Show more
Illegal poultry business ordered to close in Rawang
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Reject 70-acre reclamation project, NGO urges Penang CM: ProtectKarpal says project threatens Middle Bank's marine ecosystem.
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Paid articlePaywall New governor doesn't need to be from Penang, CM says: Selection is based on status, experience, and qualifications, Chow explains.
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Paid articlePaywall Senior citizen fined RM100 over 'bomb in luggage' claim: BALIK PULAU: A senior citizen who claimed his friend had a bomb in his bag has been fined RM100 after ...
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Penang doc nabbed again as second victim of alleged sexual misconduct comes forward
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Commentary: Malaysia won’t be able to solve its traffic woes without better bus networks
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Police are tracking down four local men to assist in the investigation into a fatal attack on a Myanmar national which led to his death at a restaurant in ... Show more
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Anwar visits Ramadan bazaar in Nibong Tebal: NIBONG TEBAL: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took time on Tuesday (March 18) to visit and interact with ...
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Penang civil servants to receive half month salary or minimum RM1,000 for Aidilfitri
Names of potential Penang governor candidates submitted to PMO, says CM: GEORGE TOWN: Names of potential candidates for the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri post ...
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In Malaysia, one chef’s daily grind is preserving Melaka Peranakan food traditions
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New centre offers free loan of medical devices for elderly in Penang: ELDERLY residents in Pengkalan Kota, Penang, can borrow medical equipment for free from ...
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A man and a woman have been arrested in Butterworth, Penang, for possessing prohibited fireworks at two locations.
State Customs director Rohaizad Ali stated ... Show more
Motor racing-Hamilton has wet weather homework to do for Ferrari
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