Free rides to temples over two days for Thaipusam
DEVOTEES and visitors to Hindu temples during Thaipusam can take advantage of extra public transport services to key ...
The Straits Times19d
No plans to raise tourist fees for hotel stays: Penang Chief Minister
GEORGE TOWN – Penang’s Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has denied claims that his administration intends to raise the “local government fee” (LGF), effectively collecting more money from ...
The Star20d
Time for more Penang adventures in 2025
Befitting its Pearl Of The Orient epithet, Penang is a popular travel destination packed with endless wonders to explore. Recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the top seven places to visit ...
The Rakyat Post21d
Safe Return, Silent Secrets: Penang Couple’s 4-Month Mystery Ends
A young Malaysian couple who went missing in Thailand last year has safely returned to Penang after nearly four months of silence, authorities confirmed. Goh Beng Shong and Ng Yin Yin’s disappearance, ...
Free Malaysia Today22d
Penang must limit car usage now, experts tell Chow
Penang cannot afford to postpone restrictions on car usage until after its LRT system is in place, given the high rate of car ownership in the state, say experts. Anil Netto and Wan Agyl Wan ...
malaymail23d
First segment of Penang’s Mutiara LRT line will cost at least RM8.3b — here’s what we know so far
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today witnessed MRT Corporation sign the contract that would see SRS Consortium build the first segment of Penang’s first light rail transit (LRT ...
LifestyleAsia24d
Weekend trip tip: Best things to do in Penang, from trekking to dining
making them some of the most popular tourist attractions in Penang. Some of the best places to stop by include the Buddhist temple of Kon Hock Keong, Kek Lok Si Temple, Cathedral of the Assumption, ...
malaymail27d
Penang Mutiara LRT marks first step in public transport transformation for the state, crucial for reducing private car usage, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 9 — The Penang Mutiara Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is the first step for the state to transform its public transportation system, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He ...
Al Jazeera English28d
Crowd crush at India’s Tirupati temple kills six as thousands seek entry
A huge crowd gathered to collect free entrance tokens to visit the town’s Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple when the crush happened on Wednesday night. “The unfortunate incident … has claimed ...
BBC28d
Indian temple apologises after six killed in crush
The incident took place on Wednesday night after thousands gathered in the temple town of Tirupati in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Visuals showed a swell of people jostling while the tickets ...
The Star1mon
Stage set and lit for festive fun in Penang
with locals eagerly anticipating the Penang Chinese New Year celebration, or Miao Hui (Temple Festival), on Feb 1. In the run up to the festival, several streets within the George Town heritage ...