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My Penang, My Workplace – Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers in Penang #4

The fourth webinar series of the Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers in Penang, organized by InvestPenang via Penang CAT Centre took place on November 13th, 2021, 10:30am-12:00pm via ZOOM. The webinar is aimed at attracting an influx of talents from across Malaysia and making Penang the Northern growth region in the country. In this forth […]

[Press Release] Penang welcomes JHM and QES for the establishment their new manufacturing presence with combined investment of RM190m

PRESS RELEASE Embargo until 4 Dec 2021, 9:00 MYT Penang welcomes JHM and QES for the establishment their new manufacturing presence with combined investment of RM190m Penang, Dec 4, 2021 – Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP) in Penang has clocked in investment projects from two Malaysian companies, namely JHM Consolidation Berhad (JHM) and QES Group […]

Penang State Government Lauds Western Digital Batu Kawan for Its Prestigious Lighthouse Network Award by the World Economic Forum

Penang State Government Lauds Western Digital Batu Kawan for Its Prestigious Lighthouse Network Award by the World Economic Forum Sets the Benchmark for IR4.0 for Manufacturing Peers in Penang & Country Batu Kawan, Penang, 8 October 2021 – With nearly half a century of industrial experience, Penang has successfully cultivated a strong industrial ecosystem and […]

My Penang, My Workplace – Onwards & Upwards: Explore New Careers in Penang #3

With the remarkable track record of new investments into Penang in recent years, from 2019 to 2020, these project inflows have opened up multitudes of career opportunities for the State. My Penang, My Workplace, a campaign organized by InvestPenang via Penang CAT Centre, is aimed at attracting an influx of talents from across Malaysia and […]

[Press Release] Public-Private Dialogue: Making Inroads to Tamp Down Covid Repercussions

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Public-Private Dialogue: Making Inroads to Tamp Down Covid Repercussions The discussion focuses on the multifaceted efforts by the Penang government in addressing industries’ concerns brought by the pandemic as well as to exchange views in strengthening the existing approaches. The State government is confident that the recovery path in Penang […]

[Press Release] Propelling Tech Startups with RM1 Million Seed Fund

For Immediate Release PRESS RELEASE Propelling Tech Startups with RM1 Million Seed Fund Penang government acknowledging ten startups that imbued the State’s ecosystem with innovative technologies via Penang i4.0 Seed Fund Stream #3.  PENANG, June 18, 2021 – Embracing the development of technology and the instrumental role it plays in improving our daily lives, the […]

Program Imunisasi Industri Covid-19 Kerjasama Awam Swasta (PIKAS) for Manufacturing Sector to be Launched as Phase 4 of The National Covid-19 Immunisation Program (PICK) to Accelerate Immunisation for Rakyat

Public-Private Partnership Covid-19 Industry Immunisation Program for the manufacturing sector will be launched as Phase 4 of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program. Please refer to the link below for more details of the Program and FAQs provided by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Media Release: https://investpenang.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MEDIA-RELEASE-PIKAS_12-JUNE-2021_FINAL.pdf FAQ: https://investpenang.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/FAQ-Vaccine-PV-final12.6.2021.pdf

Establishment of Mass Covid-19 Vaccination Centres for Factory Workers

8 June 2021 Establishment of Mass Covid-19 Vaccination Centres for Factory Workers On 3rd June 2021, the Penang Chief Minister, YAB Mr. Chow Kon Yeow announced that mass Covid-19 vaccination centres which are specifically dedicated for factory workers will be set up in island and mainland. This matter too has been discussed by National Covid-19 […]

MITI Hotline

For enquiries related to the Manufacturing Sector, please contact MITI through the hotline or email as per the graphic. For other sectors, questions can be asked to the Ministry / Agency related. Full directory on this ebook link https://t.co/KXA4TuNv6Q Click HERE for MITI’s FAQ.

Economic Sectors In The Essential Services Allowed To Operate Throughout The Period Of Movement Control Order (MCO) In Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan), Melaka, Johor And Sabah

Economic Sectors In The Essential Services Allowed To Operate Throughout The Period Of Movement Control Order (MCO) In Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Wilayah Persekutuan (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan), Melaka, Johor And Sabah (English Version) Menteri Kanan Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa Dan Indusri Sektor-Sektor Ekonomi Dalam Perkhidmatan Perlu Yang Dibenarkan Beroperasi Sepanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) Di Pulau Pinang, […]

[Press Statement] Opportunity Amid Adversity: The Task Ahead for Penang in 2021

PRESS STATEMENT BY DATO’ SERI LEE KAH CHOON 11 JANUARY 2021 GEORGE TOWN, PENANG Opportunity Amid Adversity: The Task Ahead for Penang in 2021 As we embarked on the new year, we continue to see challenges that have lingered on from 2020. Yet, we also see opportunities. This outlook is premised on the following: 1) […]

One Stop Centre for Business Travellers “Welcoming Investors, Keeping You Safe”

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONE STOP CENTRE FOR BUSINESS TRAVELLERS “WELCOMING INVESTORS, KEEPING YOU SAFE” PROGRESS UPDATES Kuala Lumpur, 30 November 2020 – The volatile global economy, afflicted by the COVID19 pandemic, has impelled most countries to implement assertive strategies to remain sturdy in economic well-being. Malaysia, as an open trading nation is not […]

Singapore Airlines / SilkAir flight schedules from US to Penang International airport

We are sharing the Singapore Airlines / SilkAir flight schedules from US to Penang International airport: https://investpenang.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Singapore-Airlines-SilkAir-Flight-Schedule.pdf As more direct flights resume , we will provide further updates.  

[Press Release] Penang Garnered RM10.6 billion of Approved Manufacturing Investment in Jan – Sep 2020

Penang attracted a resilient RM1.5billion of approved manufacturing investment in Jul-Sep 2020, with a remarkable 73% of the total amount contributed by DDI. Meanwhile, Penang’s cumulative manufacturing inflows in Jan-Sep 2020 stood at RM10.6 billion, of which 83% of the amount was contributed by FDI, making Penang the second highest contributor in approved manufacturing FDI […]

Media Statement by The Chief Minister of Penang on 5 November 2020 at KOMTAR, George Town

To all my fellow Penangites, In view of the of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Mukim 12, Southwest District which would be enforced tomorrow from 6 November until 19 November 2020, I have had further discussion with the Director of the State Security Council Committee (MKNPP) to scrutinize the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) […]