Penang records RM3.8b investments between Jan-Sept 2018
GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded investments of RM3.83 billion in the first nine months of 2018, comprising RM2.16 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and domestic investment of RM1.67 billion.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said...
Making Penang a key logistics hub
FEDEX Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, has invested RM17.6mil on its Penang Gateway facility at MAB New Cargo Complex at Penang International Airport.
Touted as the largest integrated logistics facility of its kind...
FedEx eyes mainland Penang for further growth
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 9): Following the launch of its new integrated facilities at the Penang International Airport, global logistics services provider FedEx is training its sights on the mainland for further expansion.
FedEx Malaysia group...
Fedex to launch two new facilities in Malaysia
GEORGE TOWN (Jan 10): The world’s largest express transportation company, FedEx Express (FedEx), is planning to launch two new logistic facilities in Malaysia this year.
FedEx Express Malaysia managing director SC Chong said the new...
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...