BANGI: The Kedah government will seek compensation from Penang for raw water usage from its Sungai Muda through legal action, said its Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. He said given that the Penang government had insisted on bringing the matter to court, he had no choice but to do so. "They said if we...
NIBONG TEBAL: A total of 7,238 user accounts here will experience a scheduled water supply disruption from Thursday( Aug 29) to Friday (Aug 30) following the closure of the 600mm main pipe in Sungai Krian here. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) said the water supply disruption occurred within a period of 12 hours, starting at...
GEORGE TOWN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is taking action against private vehicle owners who offer illegal passenger transport or car rental services at Penang International Airport near here. In a Facebook post, Penang JPJ said nine private vehicles, including rental, e-hailing cars and taxis, were seized during Ops Ulat on Aug 10 and 11. "Investigations revealed...
ACTS of violence are generally shocking and rare, and as such any videos and news of such misdeeds tends to go viral very rapidly because of this. Recently, a video just over a minute long of a man waving a knife while holding a woman at a headlock at a supermarket went viral along with the...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang welcomed on Thursday (Aug 1) the inaugural direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, operated by Shanghai Airlines, which marks another significant milestone in Penang's efforts to penetrate the international tourism market. The flight, which landed at 7.11am at the Penang International Airport here, is also the second direct flight route between Shanghai...
GEORGE TOWN: A security guard has been sentenced to 13 years’ in jail by the High Court here for murdering his neighbour at an apartment where he was working at in Paya Terubong four years ago. The punishment was meted out by High Court judge Quay Chew Soon after the accused Ong Lai Seng, 69, pleaded...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is listed as the second best place for solo travellers in Southeast Asia by Lonely Planet. Morgan Awyong's article, published on July 12, said Penang is best known for its vibrant street food and creative local culture. "Penang itself is divided into the mainland and Penang Island. "The latter is where the UNESCO-listed streets of...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Deputy Chief Minister ll Jagdeep Singh Deo (pic) asked for leave to seek treatment for his injured leg on July 19, says Chow Kon Yeow. The Chief Minister said Jagdeep indicated he may need to undergo surgery on his left leg but would first undergo tests with specialists as soon as possible. "After considering...
BIZZARE behaviours in public never fail to cause a scene for all to remember for awhile. This time around, an individual believed to be a woman was seen to be dancing in a busy street in Penang, disrupting traffic flow. The individual is seen in the clip causing a scene with ‘suave’ moves disturbing road users without...
PETALING JAYA: Kedah will take on JDT in the FA Cup semi-final. The Canaries booked their spot in the next stage after clinching a 1-0 aggregate win against northern rivals Penang in the two-legged quarter-final. They were held 0-0 in the second-leg held at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar on Friday (July 5). Kedah won the first-leg...
