GEORGE TOWN, Penang – The Penang State Government has clarified that the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 should not be viewed as a definitive measure of the state’s tourism performance, stressing that the survey is based on statistical sampling rather than actual visitor arrivals or hotel accommodation records. State Tourism and…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has embarked on a seven-city sales mission across India to strengthen Penang’s presence in one of its key tourism and business events markets. The mission, which began in Hyderabad on July 6, will continue in Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Salem, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Chennai until July 16. More…
GEORGE TOWN, 8 July 2026 – Penang has once again reinforced its position as Malaysia’s leading medical tourism destination, contributing approximately 45% of the nation’s total medical tourism revenue while playing a pivotal role in Malaysia’s rise as one of the world’s top healthcare travel destinations. Malaysia was recently ranked the world’s sixth-best medical tourism…
GEORGE TOWN – Royale Chulan Penang has launched its Annual Chinese Wedding Fair 2026, bringing together wedding service providers and exclusive promotional packages for couples planning their weddings. Held at the hotel’s Royale Ballroom, the showcase features a range of wedding specialists, including bridal boutiques, photographers, makeup artists, florists, jewellery brands, event planners, entertainment providers…
PENANG, 6 July 2026 – More than just a drive, Proton celebrated its growing community of X50 owners with a unique convoy across Penang, culminating in a durian feast under the theme “King of SUV Meets King of Fruits.” The customer appreciation programme brought together X50 owners from across the northern region for a day…
PENANG, 1 July 2026 – Penang has once again demonstrated its standing as one of Asia’s premier tourism and business events destinations after securing 12 prestigious awards at the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-26. The awards, presented during a ceremony held on 14 May at Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, recognised outstanding…
