GEORGE TOWN: The state government has defended the sale of Penang Development Corporation (PDC) land in Byram to a private company, which was conducted via direct negotiation. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the sale of land was done with full diligence and the price determined based on its existing condition. "Since the involved land is still...
KEPALA BATAS: Penang will continue to firmly support the Federal Government's efforts to implement a sustainable national development agenda in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, the Madani Economy: Rakyat Empowerment Framework and Sustainable Development Agenda 2030. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pic) said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided an additional RM15...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will participate in the China International Fair for Investment and Trade as well as the 30th anniversary celebration of the Xiamen-Penang Sister City relationship. The Penang delegation to Xiamen, China will be headed by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and comprise 21 representatives from various sectors. A statement from Chow's office said he was...
GEORGE TOWN: Early works on Penang's man-made island project – Silicon Island – will begin on Friday (Sept 1) after it secured approval from the relevant agencies, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said project developer Silicon Island Development Sdn Bhd had obtained Environmental Management Plan approval from the state Environment Department on July 21. He...
GEORGE TOWN: Padang Kota candidate Chow Kon Yeow (pic) said voting has been going smoothly since Saturday (Aug 12) morning. “Today is the day for Penangites to decide who they want to lead them for the next five years. “Last night’s final ceramah in Karpal Singh Drive was the biggest and nothing untoward was reported. “It was held...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang has decided not to declare Aug 12 as a special state holiday for the state election. "However, employers are reminded to give priority and opportunity for employees who are working to go out and vote," said caretaker chief minister Chow Kon Yeow in a Facebook post Tuesday (Aug 8). Earlier, Bagan MP Lim Guan...
GEORGE TOWN:Penang's newest ferry service began on Monday (Aug 6) with the arrival of Teluk Kampi at the Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal on the island carrying its first batch of pedestrians and two-wheelers. On board the ferry were Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chief executive officer Datuk Sasedharan Vasudevan and...
GEORGE TOWN: Lim Guan Eng denies that he is eyeing a post in the Penang executive committee should the Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional pact win the upcoming state polls. "I was the Penang chief minister. Do you think I still want to become an exco member? You must be joking! "Chances must be given to others. How can...
