GEORGE TOWN: Water supply has been normalised for 37,000 consumers in Bagan Jermal, Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Pinang, Tanjong Bungah, Batu Ferringhi, and Teluk Bahang ahead of schedule. The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) announced that the Batu Ferringhi Water Treatment Plant (WTP) has been fully re-commissioned. “It may produce a maximum of 120 … Read more
GEORGE TOWN: A 32-year-old factory worker has been charged with murdering a father and daughter here. Muhammad Farhan Izzuddin Rosman, currently being treated at the Penang Hospital for self-inflicted wounds, said he understood the charge when it was read to him in the ward before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi on Wednesday (Nov 13). For … Read more
Now a new hotspot is pinging on the radar. Desaru Coast, in the state of Johor, boasts 17km (11 miles) of pristine coastline dotted with a quartet of five-star resorts: the Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, and the One&Only Desaru Coast. Time magazine named … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: The phenomenon of large waves at several locations in Penang and Pulau Pangkor, Perak, is unusual, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip. He said such natural incidents occur due to the simultaneous presence of the high tide phenomenon brought about by the perigee condition or the moon’s … Read more
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will give its full cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the investigation of three senior doctors detained in Penang recently. The ministry said in a statement Wednesday (Sept 4) it had taken note of the arrests, allegedly linked to a cartel involved in falsifying Social Security Organisation (Socso) disability … Read more
But the 31-year-old firm that draws about two-thirds of its business from the US is making less money from Vietnam than expected, with Ren blaming a 10 per cent rise in raw material costs and a smaller increase in operating costs. “Overall, costs are about 7 per cent higher than in China, which basically equals … Read more
When someone says they are going to Phuket, a reel in your head starts playing images of beautiful beaches, seawater so clear you can see your toes, that gorgeous bay with the limestone karsts whose name you cannot recall, and humans of all shapes and colours laid out in the sand. We steered clear of … Read more
“Since introducing the extended list in 2021, we have been consistently impressed by the innovative drinking experiences Asia has to offer, and it is beyond exciting to see the large number of new entries and new destinations that have made the list this year,” said Emma Sleight, Asia’s 50 Best Bars head of content. “With … Read more
Michelle Chu is the design director of Tai Ping Carpets Asia. She spoke to Andrew Sun. I grew up surrounded by food at home. My mum, grandmothers and aunts are all very good at cooking, so delicious home cooking is a big part of my childhood memories. My mum is Hakka so her recipes adapted … Read more
GEORGE TOWN: Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon are at the Penang High Court Friday (May 3) morning for the decision on their bid to have corruption charges against them struck out. Lim and Chew were accompanied by assemblymen Joseph Ng (Air Itam), Connie Tan … Read more
