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George Town, Malaysia

George Town, Malaysia Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for George Town, Malaysia.

Results 1 - 20 of 201 in George Town, Malaysia

  1. Khazanah's grant a timely boost for Penang tourismRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | Business Times

    The launch of a RM20 million grant by Khazanah Nasional Berhad's subsidiary Think City Sdn Bhd to rejuvenate George Town's heritage enclaves in Penang, could serve as a timely economic and tourism boost for the state.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News

  2. Penang's north coast promised laid-back charmRead the original story

    1 hr ago | New Straits Times

    THERE was a time not so long ago when Penang's famed north coast, stretching from Tanjung Tokong to Teluk Bahang, was more natural and undeveloped.

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, World News, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  3. I Remember When... Penang's north coast promised laid-back charmRead the original story w/Photo

    11 hrs ago | New Straits Times

    From popular restaurants with their delicacies to sandy beaches, A. SHUKOR RAHMAN misses the simple pleasures of one of Penang's corners.

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    Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, World News, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  4. Penang's great food paradox

    17 hrs ago | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: To many, Malaysia is a food paradise. To others, it is a food paradox.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News, Southeast Asia

  5. Opportunities abound in Middle East despite crisisRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: The United Arab Emirates and other Middle-Eastern countries still offer plenty business opportunities despite the Dubai financial crisis, said the Malaysian Retailer-Chains Association .

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    Related Topix: World News, Malaysia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Marketing

  6. Need for turtle-safe netsRead the original story

    Friday | New Straits Times

    GEORGE TOWN: Deep-sea fishermen here may soon be forced to install turtle excluder devices in their trawl nets to protect the endangered species.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News

  7. YTL Land to buy half of PDC Heritage HotelRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | Business Times

    YTL Land and Development Bhd plans to buy a 50 per cent stake in PDC Heritage Hotel Sdn Bhd for RM14.6 million.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News

  8. Local councils need to approve free standing structures in PenangRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 17 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: Telecommunication companies which intend to erect towers or free standing structures in Penang will now have to get planning permission from the local councils.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News, Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia, Malaysia

  9. Hawkers win a nearer site

    Tuesday Dec 15 | New Straits Times

    GEORGE TOWN: The state government has bowed to demands from Penang Botanic Gardens hawkers to be located near the entrance.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News, Agriculture, Science

  10. Record foreign field expected for Pesta International bowling meetRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 15 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: Former champion Choi Bok-eum is set to spearhead South Korea's challenge in the annual Penang Pesta International Bow ling Championships at the Mega Lanes in Prai this week.

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    Related Topix: Sports

  11. Cloudy sky hampers viewing of meteor show

    Monday Dec 14 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: More than 500 meteors lit up a cloud y Penang s ky at the peak of the Geminid meteor shower yesterday.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News, Astronomy, Science

  12. Xmas open house on SundayRead the original story

    Monday Dec 14 | New Straits Times

    GEORGE TOWN: Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas will launch the state's third Christmas open house celebration on Sunday at Penang Times Square.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News, Southeast Asia

  13. Man escapes gallows and gets tongue-lashing in court

    Friday Dec 11 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: A coffeeshop helper was admonished in a High Court for causing his wife to be charged along with him on two counts of drug trafficking.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, World News, Drugs

  14. Catch Geminid meteor shower on Sunday nightRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: Astronomy buffs who want to catch this year's Geminid meteor shower should look to the skies this Sunday night.

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    Related Topix: World News, Malaysia, Astronomy, Science

  15. Catch the meteor shower on Sunday night

    Thursday Dec 10 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: Local astronomy buffs who want to catch this year's Geminid meteor shower should remember to look to the skies this Sunday night.

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    Related Topix: World News, Malaysia, Astronomy, Science

  16. Prices of greens soar

    Tuesday Dec 8 | The Star Online

    GEORGE TOWN: The prices of vegetables in the country have soared because of the monsoon rains and adverse weather conditions in countries from which these vegetables are imported.

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Vegetables, World News, Malaysia, Weather

  17. Gerakan: Batu Maung rubbish unacceptableRead the original story w/Photo

    Sep 20, 2009 | New Straits Times

    GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government needs to get its act together and clean up the rubbish at the Batu Maung transfer site.

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  18. Penang to attempt new Guinness dance record on New Year's EveRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Malaysia Sun

    Malaysia Sun Tuesday 8th December, 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Dec 8 : Malaysian state Penang is set to welcome 2010 by making an attempt at a new Guinness world record through the 1 Population 1 World dance event.

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    Related Topix: Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, World Records, Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve

  19. Penang to attempt new Guinness dance record on New Year's Eve

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Southeast Asia News

    Kuala Lumpur, Dec 8 : Malaysian state Penang is set to welcome 2010 by making an attempt at a new Guinness world record through the 1 Population 1 World dance event.

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    Related Topix: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, World Records, Life, Holidays, New Year's Day/Eve

  20. Developers still drawn to Penang's allureRead the original story w/Photo

    Monday Dec 7 | Business Times

    Penang remains a property hotspot with developers from both the island and the Klang Valley, with the number of new projects increasing in the third quarter of this year.

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    Related Topix: Marketing, Southeast Asia, World News, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia