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A 54-year-old man was arrested within hours of allegedly snatching a handbag from a worshipper during dawn prayers at a mosque in George Town, Penang, demonstrating swift police response to the incident.
A Penang High Court has substantially increased the jail sentence of an ex-lawyer from two to six years for misappropriating RM392,000 in land sale proceeds, sending a strong signal about judicial accountability in professional misconduct cases.
Penang authorities have arrested 12 men and recovered nearly RM9,000 in a coordinated crackdown aimed at dismantling illegal online betting networks that flourished during the FIFA World Cup.
Penang Chinese Town Hall reported RM12.61mil in revenue for 2025, posting a small surplus of RM59,191. The organisation is planning a major China-Asean AI cooperation forum and has completed renovations to its Ping Zhang Hall.
Penang has approved RM129,900 to fund 68 youth development programmes run by 48 associations, focusing on skills, leadership and volunteerism initiatives.
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Penang has been selected to host the 2026 National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) celebrations, bringing together around 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries to recognise the contributions of journalists and strengthen regional media cooperation.
Bernama's successful organization of HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang showcased the agency's capacity to execute large-scale events using internal resources, with over 1,000 journalists attending.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Penang following his Turkmenistan visit to oversee National Journalists' Day 2026 festivities and spearhead regional investment initiatives.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day 2026 concludes with a grand celebration in Penang, where Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will recognise outstanding journalists and celebrate media's role in nation building.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib hosted a gala dinner for nearly 350 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries to mark National Journalists' Day 2026, recognising the media's contribution to national development.
Malaysia's premier National Journalists' Day summit opens tomorrow in Penang under the theme 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiating proceedings expected to draw around 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and internationally.
Penang State Government is optimistic about hosting HAWANA 2026, the National Journalists' Day celebration, with preparations led by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and backing from the Communications Ministry.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration in Penang will offer exclusive limited-edition merchandise including branded jackets and T-shirts, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim set to officiate the main event.
Three security guards have been fined RM5,000 each by Butterworth Magistrate's Court for extorting money from a UNHCR cardholder in an incident last month, raising fresh concerns about the safety of refugee populations.
A 76-year-old Tamil primary school in George Town will relocate to a new RM8 million facility in Farlim, easing overcrowding that has affected its 100 pupils. The 18-month project is fully funded by corporate sponsorship.