The hot spell has begun in most parts of the northern states with padi farmers battling on two fronts – the heat and pest ...

Twenty years ago, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 9.1 struck off the west coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, sending tremors as far as Penang, ...

Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo has been removed as a non-executive director of PBA Holdings Bhd (PBAHB), ...

IT HAS been a momentous year for Penang, marked by the development of key infrastructure projects and new tourist attractions ...

Never use hot water on blood stains because this will set the stain. -- Heloise Dear Heloise: Many people try to help conserve water by turning off the faucet when brushing their teeth.

You can buy distilled water at your local grocery store or on Amazon, but making it home will save you money and keep a few plastic jugs out of the recycling system. Learning to make this ...

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 28 — Penang is facing a shortage of hotel rooms to accommodate the growing number of foreign and domestic tourists, especially during festive seasons and major events. Chief Minister ...

I'm flying into Penang airport next week for a week's stay and I'm trying to find out how much I can expect to pay for a taxi (for 2 people) from the airport to Batu Ferringhi Beach. I've emailed the ...

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