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Sivasutan just got married
in January: IPOH: The wife of helicopter crash victim Lt T. Sivasutan (pic) was transferred from Penang to Perak earlier this week to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/25/sivasutan-just-got-married-in-january
Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/rail-spikes-hammered-bullet-train-being-built-from-sin-city-to-the-city-of-angels/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Over a million trees planted across Penang: GEORGE TOWN: More than 1.3 million trees were planted throughout Penang in conjunction with Earth Day.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/over-a-million-trees-planted-across-penang
At last, good news about stray dogs: A letter from TEE SIEW LAI, Kuala Lumpur.
thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2024/04/13/at-last-good-news-about-stray-dogs
Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/fatal-metro-stabbing-universal-city
Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario: Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68878299
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
cnn.com/travel/private-rooms-japan-bullet-trains-intl-hnk/
Woman in lift attack nabbed: GEORGE TOWN: Prepared for his usual stroll through the neighbourhood, he calmly awaited the lift’s arrival on the 16th floor of his ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/21/woman-in-lift-attack-nabbed
Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips: Wee Chian Koh is an economist with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in Singapore ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Time-is-ripe-for-Malaysia-to-move-upstream-into-designing-chips
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Govt should abolish 24-hour eateries: Penang consumers group: This could help reduce unhealthy late-night eating habits.
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Paid articlePaid Air Itam dam capacity inching towards critical level: GEORGE TOWN: Three festivals – Vaisakhi, Tamil New Year and Songkran – are taking place today and tomorrow ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/air-itam-dam-capacity-inching-towards-critical-level
Fun and durians bring Chinese tourists back: GEORGE TOWN: Whether it’s for fun or the durian, Chinese tourists are back here in full force.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/20/fun-and-durians-bring-chinese-tourists-back
She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/lonely-in-america-killed-by-a-stranger-on-the-subway
Train etiquette: Is it rude to move when another seat frees up?: Think of the traveller left behind, writes our Modern Guru.
smh.com.au/national/train-etiquette-is-it-rude-to-move-when-another-seat-frees-up-20240304-p5f9lr.html
MATTA Fair Penang 2024 kicks off with 300 booths: GEORGE TOWN: The two-day Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Penang 2024 has opened ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/27/matta-fair-penang-2024-kicks-off-with-300-booths
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line: Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas ...
apnews.com/article/high-speed-train-vegas-los-angeles-brightline-595913ff2fa3d9001fb89bfab4e6c4d2
Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’: The April 27 "East Link Starter Line" will be more popular when the tracks stretch to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastsides-light-rail-wait-is-almost-over-with-starter-line/
Flying debris from Air Itam bypass blasting works damage nearby condos: GEORGE TOWN: Two condominiums in Island Park here, which is located next to the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/flying-debris-from-air-itam-bypass-blasting-works-damages-nearby-condos
Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month: The Aslef union claims drivers have not had a pay rise for five years.
news.sky.com/story/train-drivers-at-16-rail-companies-to-strike-next-month-13120734
Justine Kurland’s Intimate New Book Captures Life on the Road With Her Son: As This Train is published by Mack, the photographer behind Girl Pictures talks about ...
anothermag.com/art-photography/15569/justine-kurland-this-train-mack-books-interview-girl-pictures
US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
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Over 1,500 jobs on offer at Northern Zone Madani Rakyat programme: KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,582 job opportunities are on offer at the career carnival held in ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/over-1500-jobs-on-offer-at-northern-zone-madani-rakyat-programme
Penang cops bust drugs syndicate: GEORGE TOWN: Police busted a syndicate involved in the distribution of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) at entertainment ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/24/penang-cops-bust-drugs-syndicate
Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon: The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68803774
Port forging ahead with RM250mil expansion: EXPANSION plans for the North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) will forge ahead.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/17/port-forging-ahead-with-rm250mil-expansion
Nationwide project rollouts togalvanise economy: Any Malaysian who has to balik kampung for the festive season will undoubtedly know that Penang experiences ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/12/nationwide-project-rollouts-togalvanise-economy
Melbourne, Australia to Penang, Malaysia for only $380 AUD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Melbourne, Australia to Penang, Malaysia for only $380 AUD roundtrip.
secretflying.com/posts/melbourne-australia-to-penang-malaysia-for-only-274-aud-roundtrip/
Century-old LNER train wagon found in Belgium is rare first model: York-based LNER says the wagon, unearthed in Antwerp, was only briefly in service around 1930.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68781874
Biden, Kishida likely to discuss Texas bullet train project: President Joe Biden is seeking to revive interest in a plan to build the first high-speed rail in ...
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5.25-inch floppy disks expected to help run San Francisco trains until 2030: "We have a technical debt that stretches back many decades."
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/5-25-inch-floppy-disks-expected-to-help-run-san-francisco-trains-until-2030/
Over 100-year-old railway track between Penang and Ipoh is now a trekker’s haven: From pitch-black tunnels to wide open vistas, this 10km stretch of railroad ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2024/04/23/trekking-along-a-century-old-track
BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train: Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
bbc.com/news/uk-68860562
Teaching kids to save lives: Penang Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Society is looking to increase CPR training in schools.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/18/teaching-kids-to-save-lives
Penang LRT will boost mobility, tourism – transport expert: Launch of Pearl LRT route does not pose a threat to ferry operations.
malaysiakini.com/news/702145
Paid articlePaid Global spotlight on Malaysia as it emerges as semiconductor powerhouse: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s vibrant semiconductor industry has been the talk of the town of ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/04/12/global-spotlight-on-malaysia-as-it-emerges-as-semiconductor-powerhouse
Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...
cnn.com/travel/snake-bullet-train-delay-japan/
Sydney, Australia to Penang, Malaysia for only $438 AUD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Sydney, Australia to Penang, Malaysia for only $438 AUD roundtrip.
secretflying.com/posts/sydney-australia-to-penang-malaysia-for-only-422-aud-roundtrip/
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: The 40cm serpent lurking on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo caused a 17-minute hold-up ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/snake-on-a-train-delays-japanese-bullet-service
Sikh community in Penang celebrate Vaisakhi through selfless service: GEORGE TOWN: Bringing the community together in the name of "seva" (selfless ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/sikh-community-in-penang-celebrate-vaisakhi-through-selfless-service
Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police: A motive for the attack was not clear.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-fatally-stabbed-train-los-angeles-suspect-detained/story
‘Smooch cabins’ on German trains will allow passengers to ‘cuddle’: The new design also includes digital seat placeholders and scent buttons
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/german-trains-smooch-cabins-b2531311.html
Labour promises rail nationalisation within five years of coming to power: Party pledges to bring all passenger rail – but not rolling stock – into public ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/24/labour-promises-rail-nationalisation-within-five-years-of-coming-to-power
Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to be delayed beyond fiscal 2030: According to sources, tunnel construction for the section has proven challenging.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/hokkaido-shinkansen-plan-delay/
Air Itam dam at stage 3 of critical level, enough water for 30 days: GEORGE TOWN: Water capacity at the Air Itam dam has reached stage three of the critical ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/14/air-itam-dam-at-stage-3-of-critical-level-enough-water-for-30-days
Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know | Globalnews.ca
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Maiden visits by two ships to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal: PENANG is hosting the inaugural visits of two cruise ships this month.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/17/maiden-visits-by-two-ships-to-swettenham-pier-cruise-terminal
Time is ripe for Malaysia to move upstream into designing chips: Wee Chian Koh is an economist with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office in Singapore ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Time-is-ripe-for-Malaysia-to-move-upstream-into-designing-chips
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‘Super commuter' takes bus, train and plane to get to NYC job: Hairstylist Kaitlin Jorgensen works at a salon on Manhattan's Upper West Side ...
nbcnewyork.com/news/local/super-commuter-takes-bus-train-and-plane-to-get-to-nyc-job/5317111/
Elevating hill fest with contest for composers: CULTURE, music and environmental education await visitors attending the Penang Hill Festival from July 19 to 21.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/23/elevating-hill-fest-with-contest-for-composers
Penang to continue drawing water from Sungai Muda despite levels reported to be low
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/penang-to-continue-drawing-water-from-sungai-muda-despite-levels-reported-to-be-low
Thousands throng Penang Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house: KEPALA BATAS: About 10,000 people of various races thronged the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri and State ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/18/thousands-throng-penang-hari-raya-aidilfitri-open-house
Penang's Little India centre of Chittirai Puthandu, Vishu preparations as Vaisakhi festivities in full swing
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/13/penang039s-little-india-centre-of-chittirai-puthandu-vishnu-preparations-as-vaisakhi-festivities-in-full-swing
The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed off on two potential manufacturers and ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/high-speed-rail-train-19398412.php
Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar passes away: PETALING JAYA: Former Inspector-General of Police Tun Hanif Omar passed away on Saturday (April 20). He was 85.
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/20/former-igp-tun-hanif-omar-passes-away
Lighting the way for Raya journey: DRIVING along Jalan Masjid Negeri at night in Batu Lanchang, Penang, is set to become a more enjoyable experience following ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/09/lighting-the-way-for-raya-journey
Left stranded and humiliated by Eurostar’s new wheelchair ‘policy’: In Paris staff readily help a wheelchair passenger to and from a train, but not in London
theguardian.com/money/2024/apr/08/left-stranded-and-humiliated-by-eurostars-new-wheelchair-policy
Penang govt apologises for rock blasting damage to apartment: PIC to take improvement measures, enhance safety at site.
malaysiakini.com/news/702831
Paid articlePaid Fate of Penang Undersea Tunnel project depends on steering committee recommendations
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/18/fate-of-penang-undersea-tunnel-project-depends-on-steering-committee-recommendations
RM40mil in sales targeted for MATTA Fair Penang this month: SOME 35,000 visitors are expected to throng the upcoming MATTA Fair Penang 2024 at Setia SPICE ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/16/rm40mil-in-sales-targeted-for-matta-fair-penang-this-month
Heavy traffic in Penang on first day of Raya: GEORGE TOWN: Heavy traffic greeted Penangites early in the morning of Hari Raya on Wednesday (April 10) with large ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/10/heavy-traffic-in-penang-on-first-day-of-raya
Hamzah Ahmad named new Penang police chief: KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations) Datuk Hamzah ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/12/hamzah-ahmad-named-new-penang-police-chief
Woman didn't move bag off seat for 'demanding' man and people think she's right: Leaving bags on train seats is usually a no-no, but people have praised one ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-refused-move-bag-train-32610153
‘This is England’ Man launches into racist tirade on packed train : Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/train-racist-rant-london-bridge-police-b2531380.html
Train, bus services to be extended on eve of Labour Day: Train services on the North East Line and Downtown Line will be extended by about half an hour on April ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/train-bus-services-to-be-extended-on-eve-of-labour-day
Penang a preferred retirement destination: GEORGE TOWN: Penang offers a unique allure as a retirement destination because of the numerous hospitals and a ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/14/penang-a-preferred-retirement-destination
More rain expected in next three months to refill Penang dams, says PBAPP: GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Meteorological Department’s (MetMalaysia) forecast of ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/16/more-rain-expected-in-next-three-months-to-refill-penang-dams-says-pbapp
‘Fiery’ ants that pack a burning sting and get everywhere: GEORGE TOWN: These large ants of about 1cm long are unlike other ants; the black and red bi-coloured ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/fiery-ants-that-pack-a-burning-sting-and-get-everywhere
Last-minute shoppers throng Penang supermarkets on Tuesday (April 9): SUPERMARKETS in George Town, Penang were packed with last-minute shoppers on Tuesday (April ...
thestar.com.my/metro/northern-region/2024/04/10/last-minute-shoppers-throng-penang-supermarkets-on-tuesday-april-9
Roadworks blasting wreaks havoc: THE project developer of the Air Itam bypass has been warned not to allow a repeat of the blasting incident that damaged two ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/20/roadworks-blasting-wreaks-havoc
Fortnight before freight trains can use bridge: It will be two weeks before Canterbury's Rangitata bridge is reopened to freight trains ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/fortnight-freight-trains-can-use-bridge
Sharing festive cheer: A TEAM from Alliance Bank paid Star Media Group (SMG) a festive visit at The Star Pitt Street office in Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/09/sharing-festive-cheer
Boria for Unesco recognition: GEORGE TOWN: The Boria Academy is seeking support from the Penang government and the National Heritage Department in its effort to ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/17/boria-for-unesco-recognition
Train drivers from 16 companies will stage fresh strikes in May, Aslef says: It is the latest walk out in the Aslef union's long-running pay dispute.
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/train-drivers-from-16-companies-will-stage-fresh-strikes-in-may
Driver saves dog almost run over in London: The video posted on TikTok shows the dog lost on the road in London as cars zoom past dangerously close to the pet.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/driver-saves-dog-almost-run-london-20647931/
Train passenger erupts at 'entitled' mum who pinches seat for her child: A woman was branded 'entitled' after expecting fellow passengers to move out ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/news/train-passenger-erupts-entitled-mum-32618923
Crazy headband uses brainwaves to make you a better athlete | Digital Trends: The Alphabeats headband combines your choice of music with an EEG brainwave readout ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/alhpabeats-uses-music-and-brainwaves-to-make-you-a-better-athlete/
Cops looking for witnesses to fatal crash on NSE near Bandar Baharu: NIBONG TEBAL: Police are urging witnesses to a fatal accident on the North-South Expressway ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/12/cops-looking-for-witnesses-to-fatal-crash-on-nse-near-bandar-baharu
Churning out rice for food security: Penang government is aiming to produce its own rice in a move to enhance food security.
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2024/04/13/churning-out-rice-for-food-security
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