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Penang City Council rolls out Ops Payung to ease CNY, school holiday traffic in Penang

The Star 15 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. The Penang City Council (MBPP) will activate Ops Payung as part of its traffic management and enforcement strategy during the Chinese New Year period and upcoming school holidays. Read full story ... .
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Penang Launches High-impact Waste-to-Energy Centralised Biogas Facility

Malaysian National News Agency 15 Feb 2026
Penang Launches High-impact Waste-to-Energy Centralised Biogas Facility ...Today marks a significant milestone for Penang in our commitment to addressing challenges in the livestock industry.
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CNY Op: Penang JPJ targets 12 accident hot spots, black spots

The Star 15 Feb 2026
BUKIT MERTAJAM. The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) is focusing on 12 hot spots and black spots in its special Chinese New Year 2026 enforcement operation, running from Feb 9 to 22. Read full story ... .
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Penang landowners given avenue to appeal new land tax rates

The Star 15 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. Landowners in Penang can submit appeals regarding the recent land tax increase to their respective District and Land Offices, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Read full story ... .
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Two million vehicles to flood Penang roads

The Star 13 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. Some two million vehicles are expected to enter Penang during Ops Selamat 25 from Feb 15 to Feb 20 for the Chinese New Year. Read full story ... .
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Two million vehicles expected on Penang roads during CNY holiday, say cops

The Star 12 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. About two million vehicles are expected to enter Penang during the six-day Ops Selamat 25, from Feb 15 to 20, in conjunction with Chinese New Year 2026. Read full story ... .
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Motorists to get 50% discount on tolls for second Penang Bridge this weekend

The Star 12 Feb 2026
BATU KAWAN. Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) has announced a 50% toll discount for the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) on Saturday (Feb 14) and Sunday (Feb 15) in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration. Read full story ...
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PENANG STATE GOVERNMENT EMPOWER MICRO ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH ‘PROGRAM USAHAWAN MADANI 2026’ (Universiti Sains Malaysia)

Public Technologies 11 Feb 2026
PENANG, 10 January 2026 - Attention to street hawkers, small businesses, and micro entrepreneurs are continued to be given with the organisation ...
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Tanjung Bunga field not privatised, still open to public, says Penang exco rep

The Star 10 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. The Penang government denies claims that a public football field at Tanjung Bunga has been privatised or handed over to a private entity, saying the arrangement in place is a practical, community-focused partnership. Read full story ... .
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Penang beach erosion: Govt lays short-term mitigation action while finalising permanent solution

The Star 10 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. The Penang state government, through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, will install higher sandbags as a short-term mitigation measure to curb worsening beach erosion along the beachfront near Rasa Sayang Hotel ... .
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Penang to raise height of sandbag barriers to mitigate erosion

The Star 10 Feb 2026
GEORGE TOWN. The Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) in Penang will install higher sandbag barriers along the coastlines of Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi to mitigate coastal erosion following unusually high waves since 2025 ... .
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Penang Did To Install Higher Sandbag Barriers To Mitigate Erosion

Malaysian National News Agency 10 Feb 2026
Penang Did To Install Higher Sandbag Barriers To Mitigate Erosion ... GEORGE TOWN, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) in Penang will soon install ...
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