5 stories within reach of Penang, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Penang Education Dept sets up haze 'war room', schools to switch to home learning once API hits 200

   5 days ago Malay Mail George Town 8.1 km

   The Penang Education Department has established a haze 'war room' to monitor air quality and will shift schools to home-based learning once the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 200. This proactive measure aims to protect students' health during the haze season.

2. Struck with shoe and pencil case: Penang Education Dept steps in after 12-year-old cries assault by teacher in class

   1 week ago Malay Mail George Town 8.1 km

   GEORGE TOWN, Aug 23 — The Penang Education Department has taken precautionary steps to protect a 12-year-old boy w...

3. USM climbs 149 places in Academic Ranking of World Universities, now Malaysia’s top university

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail George Town 8.1 km

   GEORGE TOWN, Aug 16 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has risen to become Malaysia’s top-ranked university i...

4. Haze? Penang schools ready to call off outdoor activities once API crosses 100, shut if over 200

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail George Town 8.1 km

   GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Schools in areas recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading will be required t...

5. Akmal Nasrullah unveils RM12.3m Penang STEM programme, targeting 100,000 students by 2030

   3 weeks ago Malay Mail George Town 8.1 km

   GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 — The federal government will allocate RM12.3 million for a four-year STEM talent programme in Penan...