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Penang to auction Tanjung Pinang land to fund Ayer Itam bypass project
The Penang government will auction a 2.42-hectare freehold plot in Tanjung Pinang on October 7 to help contractor Consortium Zenith Construction secure cash flow for the Ayer Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass. The project is 92.46% complete and targeted for completion by April 2027.
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Two separate fires in Parit Buntar and Air Itam, no injuries
Two separate fires occurred in Parit Buntar and Air Itam, Penang, last night and early this morning. The first fire destroyed a workshop and two BMW cars, while the second damaged 55 percent of a house. No injuries were reported in either incident.
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Taiping Hospital MOs Overwhelmed by Cluster Duties, No Housemen Support
Medical officers at Taiping Hospital in Perak say they are exhausted and overworked due to a severe shortage of house officers and the added burden of covering four district hospitals in a cluster system. They describe zero sleep during on-call shifts, managing multiple resuscitations simultaneously, and fear for patient safety. They urge the Ministry of Health to urgently deploy more staff.
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High-profile trials and public interest appeals dominate Malaysian courts this week
Malaysian courts this week will handle several high-profile cases, including oral arguments in the case of a student accused of murdering a teenage girl in Petaling Jaya, case management for Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's corruption case, and the trial of the Pantai Jerejak assemblyman. Two public interest appeals related to the constitutional crisis in Negeri Sembilan will also be heard.
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20-year-old from Batu Uban among 21 Penang students to receive RM1,500 PTPTN advance
Ammar Yasir Bilal, 20, from Batu Uban, is one of 21 students from the Bukit Gelugor area who received the RM1,500 PTPTN education loan advance at a ceremony in George Town. He will use the money for fees at Universiti Malaysia Perlis. PTPTN has distributed the advance to 26,457 students nationwide for the September 2026 intake.
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'Daughter of the Last Journey' Wins Best Short Film at Raintown Film Festival
The short film 'Daughter of the Last Journey' by Agnes Yap Jen Nie won the Best Short Film award at the Raintown Film Festival (RFF) held in Taiping, Perak. The win brought a cash prize of RM8,000 to Yap on her first attempt at making a short film.
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Bukit Gantang residents uneasy over online gambling premises near schools, mosques
Residents of Bukit Gantang, Perak, are concerned about the existence of 30 to 40 premises suspected of openly running online gambling activities, including near schools and mosques. UMNO Youth information chief Mohammad Sollehin Mohamad Tajie highlighted the issue after receiving information and conducting his own observations. He urged authorities to take the matter seriously and called for community cooperation in reporting such premises.
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Education Ministry assures no Tamil schools will be closed
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has given an assurance that no Tamil vernacular schools (SJKT) will be closed, with focus instead on development, maintenance, and strengthening teachers and students. The assurance was made at the groundbreaking ceremony for the RM12.6 million SJKT Sungai Bakap project in Nibong Tebal, Penang, which is expected to be completed within 56 weeks.
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Worker dies in scaffold fall, Penang OSHA halts construction site work
A male worker died after falling about seven meters from scaffolding at a construction site in Bayan Lepas, Penang. The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP) has issued a stop-work order at the site while a further investigation is conducted.
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STPM top scorer in Kulim now cares for three siblings after mother's death
Muhammad Adam Iskandar Azharunaim, 20, from Kampung Terap, Kulim, is now responsible for his three younger siblings after his mother died of brain cancer. He is set to begin his studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on September 12. His second sister is undergoing follow-up checks at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
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Penang's 106-year-old Kong Thai Lai coffee shop to close Sept 26
Kong Thai Lai, a 106-year-old Hainanese coffee shop in George Town, Penang, will close on Sept 26. The third-generation operator, Tan Jeng Seow, is closing because no family member is willing to take over and the landlord is taking back the property.
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Fadhlina wants 2,000 to 5,000 more trained childminders yearly
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the Kasih Madani Program, which has trained 1,000 childminders, needs to be expanded. She aims to add 2,000 to 5,000 trained childminders each year to help working mothers. She made the statement while officiating the Gala Pesona Kasih Madani event at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth.
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Sarawak scouts win seven golds at national jamboree in Penang
The Sarawak Scout Contingent returned from the 15th Malaysia Scout Jamboree in Batu Kawan, Penang, with seven gold, five silver and one bronze award. The contingent also finished as first runner-up in the Cultural Dance Competition.
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Penang Housing Board: Taman Manggis Eviction Was Last Resort After Due Process
The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) has stated that the eviction of units at the PPR Taman Manggis in Georgetown was a final step after thorough cross-checking and engagement processes. The action was taken against tenants who violated terms, such as owning other property or exceeding income limits. LPNPP also denied claims of no alternatives, recommending the Rent-To-Own scheme for eligible residents.
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Sunshine Square Ice Cream Promo: Buy 1 Free 1 and Multi-Buy Deals from Sept 4-6
Sunshine Square in Bayan Baru, Penang, is holding a Sunshine Ice Cream Joyday promotion from 4 to 6 September 2026. Deals include a Buy 1 Free 1 offer on Nestlé Milo Kaw Stick, multi-buy offers on Drumstick and Mochi ice cream, and a special Happy Hour price.
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PSM urges Penang to stop evictions at PPR Taman Manggis
The Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) has urged Penang authorities to halt evictions at the PPR Taman Manggis housing project. PSM claims units were locked and residents are being evicted without being offered permanent housing alternatives. The Penang State Housing Board (LPNPP) defended the action, stating it followed proper procedures after thorough review.
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Ayer Itam school clash: 10 more arrested, total reaches 23
Police in Penang have arrested 10 more men in connection with an armed clash outside a school in Ayer Itam on August 29, bringing the total detained to 23. The incident, which involved weapons and a car, is believed to have stemmed from a debt dispute. Police are investigating under multiple penal code sections and considering applying the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012.
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PIL2A Phase 1 in Penang 29.85% complete, on track for 2028 opening
The first phase of the Pan Island Link 2A (PIL2A) highway in Penang has reached 29.85 per cent completion, 0.42 per cent ahead of schedule. The RM420 million project, which includes a marine bridge, is expected to open to traffic in December 2028. The highway will connect Jalan Permatang Damar Laut to the future Silicon Island development.
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Penang CM: Chew Jetty safe after fire breaks out 20 metres away
A fire broke out about 20 metres from the Chew Jetty waterfront community in George Town, Penang, early this morning. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that Chew Jetty was not affected, and no injuries were reported. The fire involved six premises, including workshops and a carpentry business.
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Fire at Pengkalan Weld destroys five premises, including 30-year-old car paint shop
An early morning fire at Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, destroyed five business premises including a car paint shop that had been operating for 30 years. The owner, Hong Ching Leong, 60, said everything was destroyed, including three customer cars. The fire also affected a car workshop, a welding shop, a junk shop and a timber factory.
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Five businesses at Chew Jetty destroyed in fire, losses estimated at RM1 million
Five business premises at Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang were destroyed in a fire early this morning. No injuries were reported, but one trader estimated losses at RM1 million. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Five premises at Chew Jetty destroyed in fire, firefighters prevent spread to petrol station
A fire destroyed five premises at Chew Jetty in Georgetown, Penang, in the early hours of the morning. Firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to a nearby petrol station and residential area. No injuries were reported, and the cause and losses are under investigation.
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Penang police arrest 10 more in Air Itam school brawl, mull Sosma
Police have arrested 10 more men in connection with a weapons brawl outside SJK(C) Kong Min Branch Two in Air Itam, Penang, on Aug 29, bringing the total detained to 23. The incident, believed to stem from a debt dispute, involved three victims attacked with weapons and one hit by a car. Police are considering invoking the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) against the suspects.
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UniMAP pushes AI, semiconductor research at Penang congress
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is accelerating its research in AI and semiconductors to turn academic work into practical solutions for Malaysian industry. The announcement was made at the GTEST 2026 congress held at the Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, which attracted about 500 research papers.