Saturday, 28 Dec 2024 Hotel bookings near capacity amid year-end holiday season GEORGE TOWN: The hotel booking rates in Penang, particularly in the city centre and Batu Ferringhi areas, have reached between 90% and 100% since last Friday, says the Malaysian Hotel Association. Its Penang chapter chairman Datuk Tony Goh said the increase is largely driven by the arrival of domestic tourists,...
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is set to train at least 500 integrated circuit (IC) design engineers, aligning with the National Semiconductor Strategic Plan (NSS) goal of producing 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the goal would be achieved under the Penang Silicon Design @5km+ initiative, with training by the Penang Chip Design Academy offering upskilling and reskilling...
An aerial view of the ongoing reclamation works on Silicon Island. (Inset) Officials checking the progress on-site. 30 Nov 2024 THE land designated for the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Depot on Silicon Island is steadily emerging above water, with the reclamation now approaching the 28ha mark. This depot will be a pivotal part of the island’s transportation network, supporting the...
Sundarajoo said the rebranding to Rumah MutiaraKu aimed to foster a stronger sense of ownership among recipients of the affordable housing programme. - Filepic 30 Nov 2024 PENANG will rebrand its affordable housing programme Rumah Mampu Milik to Rumah MutiaraKu starting 2025. State housing and environment committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu said the move aimed to foster a stronger sense of...