Places of interest in Penang

Tourist Attractions in Penang (2024) Acheen Street Mosque (Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh) Lebuh Acheh, 10300 George Town, Penang. (Acheen Street) Acheen Street Mosque, also known as Masjid Melayu Leboh Aceh, was established in 1808. This mosque was commissioned by an influential wealthy merchant named Tengku Said Husin Alaidin. Tengku Said hailed from Aceh, Indonesia. In the past, … Read more

Anwar: Penang is on track to completely eradicate hardcore poverty by June 2024

5 April 2024 Following a briefing on the state’s development at Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow’s office in Komtar, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Penang is projected to eliminate hardcore poverty by June 1, 2024. The state government and Chow highlighted key priorities during the meeting, and the federal government is well-informed … Read more

Penang RTD Director: Express bus journeys longer than 300 kilometers must have a second driver.

5 April 2024 According to Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) Director, Zulkifly Ismail, express buses undertaking trips longer than 300 kilometers or exceeding four hours must have a second driver for enhanced passenger safety. This regulation ensures that drivers receive adequate rest, thereby decreasing the likelihood of accidents. Zulkifly made these remarks following a Hari … Read more

Penang Police arrested three men suspected of acting as mule account holders

4 April 2024 Penang police have arrested three men suspected of involvement in separate online scams, with total losses for the victims amounting to RM41,447.70. Barat Daya district police chief, Superintendent Kamarul Rizal Jenal, revealed that the arrests occurred on Wednesday at various locations across the state. All three cases are being investigated under Section … Read more