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PBA offers RM5,000 for individual gold, RM10,000 for team gold at Sukma
THE Penang Badminton Association (PBA) has announced a reward of RM5,000 for an individual gold medal and RM10,000 for a team gold medal for its Sukma squad, just a day...
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Potehi and puppetry heritage must be placed in hands of next generation, says Chow
THE preservation of Potehi and puppetry must go beyond safeguarding traditions of the past, with the next generation playing a central role in ensuring the art form continues to thrive,...
SJKC Sin Kang pupils may soon have an Olympic-size swimming pool right next to their school in Air Itam, Penang, if plans by the school’s Union to build a...
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Penang to host 20th Battle of the Chefs and Malaysia Culinary Summit & Expo 2026
PENANG will once again take centre stage as a regional culinary hub with the return of the 20th Battle of the Chefs (BOTC) 2026, to be held alongside the...
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Penang STEM blueprint targets 100,000 students by 2030, with over RM12mil backing
PENANG’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education blueprint has received a major boost with the Federal Government allocating RM12.3 million over the next four years to strengthen the...
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GTF 2026 surpasses 200k visitor target as 17th edition concludes
THE George Town Festival (GTF) 2026 has surpassed its target of attracting 200,000 visitors, reflecting the strong response to the nine-day celebration of arts and culture in Penang. ...
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Penang hosts MALA’s inaugural e-sports carnival, uniting local councils nationwide
PENANG has become the battleground for Malaysia’s local authority e-sports talents as the Malaysian Association of Local Authorities (MALA) Sports Carnival (Phase 3, 2026) kicked off at the Setia...
A MULTI-pronged approach encompassing enforcement, technical guidance and financial assistance is needed to safeguard George Town’s ageing pre-war buildings following the recent building collapse incidents, state Tourism and Creative...
