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Penang Port Commission

‘Penang’s iconic ferries rotting away and could be set for scrap heap’

Two of six vessels might still be salvageable for other purposes, but none suitable for transport, says CM Chow Kon Yeow

Headed for the scrap pile: Penang to dispose of retired ferries after one sinks

Decision made as the four iconic vessels have structural rot and are beyond repair

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

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