A freehold affordable housing project on Lorong Slim, Jelutong: two towers, 586 units, 900 sqft 3-bed 2-bath with two car parks, from RM438,000.

George Town Festival 2026 runs 1-9 August. Eight in ten programmes are free, but some registration-only sessions are already full. What's still open, all eight ticket prices, plus parking and the free CAT bus.

Buy 1 Free 1 at Sunway Carnival Mall across four August weekends, 24 outlets taking turns. Full schedule, highlights and tips. No vouchers needed.

A Chinese cuisine bar hidden on the 2nd floor at The Promenade, Bayan Baru: RM12 eggplant, RM18 dry pot chicken, a live band, and drinks until 2am.

A Chinese-style hidden bar on Jalan Magazine, George Town: red neon, old-inn decor, live music from upstairs, and the RM98 Nu Er Hong.

European palatial cafe on Jalan Magazine, George Town: tiramisu made at your table RM27, Earl Grey burnt cheesecake RM18, every corner a photo spot.

Penang's water tariff rose on 1 July 2026. Old vs new rates, how much more you pay, why your bimonthly bill differs, plus an RM20 rebate to apply for.

ISLAND PROBLEMS on Lebuh Campbell, George Town: an Asian fusion kitchen where six dishes and a two-floor space are both worth the trip.