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Factory manager loses RM300,000 to love scam

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GEORGE TOWN: An analysis manager at a factory in Bayan Baru, here, lost RM300,000 after falling victim to a love scam through social media. © New Straits Times Press (M) BhdSee the Story

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LTCC’s 50th Commencement Celebrates Community, Legacy, and a Record-Setting Class

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Lake Tahoe Community College celebrated a momentous milestone with a record-breaking 50th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 27, honoring the largest and most accomplished graduating class in its history. Nearly 200 students walked across the stage before an enthusiastic crowd of more than 1,200 family members, friends, and supporters at LTCC’s Coyote Athletic Field, as nearly 300 degrees and certificates were confe…See the Story

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George Town heritage centre to be restored as regional hub for heritage education

CHIEF Minister Chow Kon Yeow today announced that a long-dormant heritage building at the junction of Gat Lebuh Acheh and Lebuh Victoria will finally be restored and transformed into a regional learning and education centre for heritage, following the resolution of a court case that had delayed its development for years.   Speaking at the...Read Article

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槟有意申办国际漫画展 黄汉伟：推动文化与经济双轮发展

槟州旅游与创意经济委员会主席黄汉伟说，槟州作为联合国教科文组织认证的世界文化遗产城市，正积极打造区域艺术与创意重镇。 他说，恰逢遗产庆典期间，乔治市充满多元自由与艺术氛围，从俏之诗的漫画街、街头演出到文化展演，彰显槟城文化魅力。 他是在出席槟城国际艺术促进会与浙江省漫画家签约仪式暨交流晚宴上致词时说。 “今晚的签约象征我们迈出深化文化合作的重要一步。未来我们将携手推动漫画、雕塑等艺术创作与展演，不让艺术仅限于展览厅，更走入街头与社区，融入生活。” 他也透露，槟州有意争取主办2026年第三届国际漫画展，盼吸引更多国际创作者与观众，并激励本地青年投身艺术，推动文化与经济双轮发展。 另外，他说，随着中国—马来西亚免签政策实施，两地人文交流日益频密，中国游客已跃升为槟州第二大国际游客来源国。 “我刚上任便前往上海，与东方航空、中国航空、上海航空及吉祥航空等航空公司会面。当时中国飞往槟城的航班仅有广州与香港两地。如今，在我们持续努力下，飞来槟城的中国城市已扩大至上海、厦门、深圳与成都，航线网络显著George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

Vr Facility at Kapitan Keling Mosque a New Tourist Attraction to George Town - Chief Minister

GEORGE TOWN – The 224-year-old Kapitan Keling Mosque, which is considered one of the landmarks of the Muslim community in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, has made another piece of history when it introduced virtual reality (VR) facilities to attract local visitors and international travelers to the Class 1 Heritage Building. This was the response of the Head of the...George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

A safer Penang for visitors

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GEORGE TOWN: The visible presence of the Tourist Police Unit (UPP) at Penang's key tourist hotspots has boosted security and confidence among visitors, especially the large number of Chinese tourists. Read full storyAsia · George TownRead Article

Heritage enclave comes alive with more than 20,000 visitors thronging George Town

CHIEF Minister Chow Kon Yeow today joined a sea of more than 20,000 visitors in the heart of George Town’s heritage enclave to celebrate the 17th edition of the George Town Heritage Celebrations.   The streets came alive with colourful cultural activities, while a strong sense of community spirit filled the air.   Held in...George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

George Town World Heritage Celebrations on First Day Were a Blast as More than 20,000 Tourists Flocked to Experience the Diverse Culture

The first day of the 2025 George Town World Heritage Celebration was a blast, with more than 20,000 tourists from home and abroad expected to flock to Seremban Street to see and experience the unique charm of Penang's multiculturalism, food, art and history. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and a group of federal and state assemblymen visited the George Town World Heritage area at around 5pm on July 5 to experience the heritage tour with tour…George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

槟育慧社办科学育儿讲座 分享儿童潜能开发反响热烈

由槟城育慧社主办的《科学育儿讲座会》于周六早上在崇正小学礼堂圆满举行，吸引约200名家长踊跃出席，取得不俗反响。 主讲人科学育儿专家、我国首名将基因科技应用于儿童教育的科学家陈威汕博士以深入浅出方式，分享关于儿童潜能开发的观点。 ………………………………………… 林华国：每个孩子拥独特潜力 ………………………………………… 主席林华国指出，正所谓“天生我才必有用”，每个孩子都有其独特的优势与潜力，关键在于家长能否及早觉察并给予适当引导。 他解释，每个人的基因组合皆不相同，透过DNA检测等科学方式，有助于了解孩子的潜能，从而为他们规划更合适的成长路径。 “有些孩子或许在学术上不占优势，但在艺术创意却拥有非凡天赋，只要给予适当建议和支持，可能未来成为相关领域的佼佼者。” 他希望藉由这类讲座，不仅让更多家长认识到科学育儿的重要性，也学会放下焦虑，并相信孩子的独特价值，不要轻言放弃。 他也说，此次讲座反应超越预期，未来或考虑在威省及吉隆坡等举办，使更多人受益。 ……………………………………… 峇George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

Chief Minister Suggests Improving Youth Volunteer Program, Supports Penang Vision 2030 Goals

GEORGE TOWN – A total of 121 Penang Youth Volunteers received awards from the State Government for their services and contributions to the community in the state. Of the total, 52 volunteers received the Prihatin Award, Bakti Award (32), Inspiration Award (14), Dedication Award (8), Excellent Award (5) and Gemilang Award (9), while one volunteer, Ooi Yan Xiang...George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

Young People Make up 27.4% of Penang’s Total Population. Chief Minister: They Are an Important Group in Shaping Penang’s Future

/////Photo: Group photo of all attendees at the Penang Youth Volunteer Commendation Meeting. //////// Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that although the Penang government is building a city for the elderly, the youth aged between 15 and 30 in Penang account for 27.4% of the total population of Penang, and the youth must also be paid attention to. "According to the data of the Malaysian Statistics Department in 2024, there are currently a…George Town, Malaysia · George TownRead Article

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