{
  "id": 18286938,
  "title": "RM1.5m facelift for Penang Assembly includes heritage gallery, lactation room and upgraded media area",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/rm1-5m-facelift-for-penang-assembly-includes-heritage-gallery-18286938",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/05/rm15m-facelift-for-penang-assembly-includes-heritage-gallery-lactation-room-and-upgraded-media-area/242093"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Penang State Legislative Assembly has undertaken a RM1.5 million facelift at its building, as part of the Second Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Penang State Legislative Assembly. Speaker Datuk Seri Law Choo Kiang announced the improvements to both the interior and exterior, including a structural inspection and roof maintenance. The assembly now features a lactation room for breastfeeding mothers, a more comfortable staff rest area, and an upgraded media area. The State Assembly Building Gallery has been renamed 'Warisan Visual Terukir' to display the history and contributions of Penang State Assemblymen since 1959. A Special Officers' Room, equipped with workspaces and audio-visual facilities, has also been added. The upgraded State Assembly Meeting Room can accommodate up to 25 people. Post-sitting, further upgrades will include improvements to the disabled-friendly toilet and the general storeroom.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 — The Penang State Legislative Assembly has implemented several infrastructure improvemen...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}