GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has pushed back against a recent report by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), which claimed that Perak outpaced Penang in attracting domestic tourists in 2024. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai described the findings of the Domestic Tourism Survey 2024 as unreflective of Penang’s actual…
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3– Five hotels under the SKS Hospitality Essentials group carried out various environmental initiatives throughout Johor in June in conjunction with World Environment Day 2025. In collaboration with local authorities, the participating hotels — AmanSari Nusajaya, AmanSari Desaru, and the FIVES Hotels JBCC, Meldrum and DNP — engaged in activities including community…
GEORGE TOWN — In a poignant celebration of culture, craftsmanship, and continuity, the Penang State Government has unveiled a video series titled “Traditional Trades of Penang” — a compelling tribute to the island’s living heritage and the artisans who keep it alive. Launched in conjunction with the upcoming George Town World Heritage Celebration this July…
SEMPORNA, July 1— The Regatta Lepa, Sabah’s iconic celebration of Bajau maritime culture, has officially cemented its place on the state tourism calendar — a move that is already reaping the rewards by drawing larger crowds and international attention to the vibrant coastal town of Semporna. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the festival’s…
