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Penang’s new water tariff: RM20mil to fund supply improvements and cover rising costs

The tariff increase, set for July 1, 2026, will help PBAPP enhance water distribution and address non-revenue water issues across the state

Penang pipework: despite minor snag, water supply recovery on track, says PBAPP

Company says it activated ‘Plan B’, which is to pump more treated water to the Northeast district on Penang island using existing pipe networks 

Penang water cut: PBAPP completes 19 out of 23 projects, all set to be finished by 4pm

Utility company to restore water supply by schedule once all projects are completed

Water woes over for 85% of Seberang Perai Tengah, Selatan users: PBAPP

Company says 100,300 of 118,000 consumers affected have regained supply as of 10am today after interruptions since Oct 4

Penang’s request for cloud seeding more urgent as water levels in two dams drop below 30%

State had submitted a request for cloud seeding operations to Nadma on July 19

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards

The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP