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Penang to develop 18,000ha green network by 2030

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 3 ― The Penang Green Connectors Project, which will see the development of various parks and amenities on a massive 18,000ha of the island, is beginning to take shape as part...

Preparing Penang for the digital age

PENANG will embrace new workforce models and technology to keep ahead of the competition. A new portfolio called Digital Transformation will be created under the Chief Minister’s office to enhance the momentum under Industry Revolution...

Computational design and engineering experts to attend congress in Malaysia for first time

THE International Congress and Conferences on Computational Design and Engineering (I3CDE) 2019 will be held in Malaysia for the very first time and Penang is the proud host of the four-day conference which is...

Rejuvenation plans for housing schemes

THE Penang government is going the extra mile to identify housing schemes that need to be rejuvenated. State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Plannng Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said while the state has...

Let’s work together, Italy tells Penang

ITALY is hoping for a better collaboration with the Penang government on several key projects such as recycling, waste management and constructions. Its ambassador to Malaysia Cristiano Maggipinto said the country was open to ideas. “We...

A healthy start to a new year

SOME 7,000 early risers started their new year touring George Town city by taking part in the City Walk 2019. Having to rise early on a public holiday did not wipe the smiles off the...

Building a smart city

THE Penang government is working towards transforming Penang into a smart city. State Local Government, Housing, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the transformation was in tandem with Penang 2030. “My priority...

Readiness assessment criteria for industry 4.0 soon

GEORGE TOWN: The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will introduce by the first quarter of 2019 the readiness assessment criteria for the migration of 500 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to industry 4.0...

Export cargo volume at Penang airport seen rising 8%

GEORGE TOWN: The volume of export cargo handled at the Penang International Airport is projected to rise by 8% in 2018 to 69,630 tonnes from 65,747 tonnes in 2017. Penang Freight Forwarders Association secretary-general Ali...

Inviting all UEC/SPM/STPM students to join Uni Enrol Scholar Search Penang!

You will get matched to the best scholarships and get advice about your preferred courses and universities based on your eligibility.  Besides, enjoy the exclusive discount, scholarships and bursaries during the event. Sign-up and choose...

17 wild job titles companies are using to attract millennials

Are you an engineer or an “innovation alchemist?” Mikhail Goldenkov/Strelka Institute “Rock star” and “ninja” are becoming increasingly common job titles. Companies across America are bidding farewell to terms like “associate” and introducing ones like “evangelist” as...

Promising days ahead for E&E industry in Penang

ELECTRICAL and electronic (E&E) companies in Penang have an added advantage as the demand for electric components is on the rise. investPenang director Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon said with the Internet of Things, Industry...