The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman to overturn charges, requiring them to proceed to trial on corruption-related allegations that have drawn intense political scrutiny.
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The RIUH Pi HAWANA 2026 festival launches tonight in Butterworth with an opening concert featuring popular Malaysian performers. The three-day event celebrates National Journalists' Day and showcases local creative talent.
The Penang Future Foundation has distributed approximately RM47.7 million in scholarship awards to 863 Malaysian students over the past nine years, with applications now open for 2026.
Penang is pursuing expanded cooperation with Hungary across education, technology, water management and green energy, following discussions between state leaders and a visiting Hungarian diplomatic delegation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Penang following his official Turkmenistan visit to attend the National Journalists' Day 2026 grand finale and several investment-related events in the state.
Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib hosted nearly 350 media professionals from Malaysia and across ASEAN at a dinner celebration for National Journalists' Day 2026, recognising the media's critical contribution to national development and regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is officiating the HAWANA 2026 grand finale at PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre, honouring journalists and celebrating media integrity as the cornerstone of credible reporting.
Twenty entrepreneurs in Penang have been awarded motorcycles and business equipment through the iTEKAD CIMB Islamic-MAINPP programme, a collaborative initiative aimed at empowering asnaf communities through sustainable employment and financial independence.
Malaysia's premier journalism event, HAWANA 2026, concludes final preparations in Penang ahead of tomorrow's summit themed 'Media Integrity Strengthens Credibility', hosting approximately 1,000 media professionals.
Penang hosts the culminating summit of National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 tomorrow, bringing together approximately 1,000 media professionals from Malaysia and abroad to underscore journalism's commitment to integrity and credible information delivery.
Penang is poised to host the National Journalists' Day celebration (HAWANA 2026) this weekend, with Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow expressing confidence in the event's success and its role in honouring media professionals.
SJKT Rajaji in Penang will move to a new RM8 million purpose-built facility in Farlim, ending decades of overcrowding. The privately-funded project represents a significant investment in Tamil-medium education in the state.
Penang Pakatan Harapan aims to field more women candidates in the upcoming state election to meet its 30 per cent participation target, though securing sufficient willing and qualified candidates presents ongoing difficulties.
Environmental authorities conducted a major enforcement operation in Bukit Mertajam yesterday, dismantling an illegal e-waste operation and confiscating materials valued at approximately RM3 million. Five individuals were arrested during the raid.