Penang is the rare tropical island where hitting the town beats lazing on the beach. Fortune-seekers from China, Europe and India have been drawn to this Malaysian island for more than two ...

GEORGE TOWN: Penang hopes that sustainable tourism will be taken seriously as the nation gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026.

GEORGE TOWN: In response to concerns over the oversupply of non-affordable housing units, the Penang state government has approved measures to revitalise the property sector.

GEORGE TOWN: All outstanding issues between the federal government and the Penang government regarding the Mutiara Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) have been resolved amicably. Transport minister ...

Malaysian island Penang is the country’s first place to ban Airbnb and similar short-term lets, after receiving numerous complaints about unruly tourists disturbing local residents.

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will review its decision to offer a 5% discount to first-time homebuyers among the Indian Muslim community for one year before implementing it, says Steven Sim.

In keeping with the yearly tradition, most hotels bundled room rentals with all-you-can-eat durian feasting. “Penang is renowned for ­having orchards that produce durians you cannot find in ...

On April 9, FMT quoted Muhsin as saying that installing physical barriers and safety nets at the Penang bridge could help deter suicide attempts and reduce fatalities.