Penang, 20 April 2025 — Hompton by the Beach, Penang is taking Sundays to new heights of deliciousness with the launch of its brand-new ‘MAKAN-MAKAN’ Weekend High-Tea Buffet, promising an afternoon of culinary indulgence set against the stunning sea views from its Spice Garden restaurant on Level 11. Available exclusively on Sundays from 1.00 PM…
GEORGE TOWN, April 18 — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) has approved an RM61 million allocation to restore the popular tourist destination of Batu Ferringhi. The project is aimed at reviving a 7km stretch of beachfront from Batu Ferringhi to Tanjung Bungah, which has been eroded, impacting the zone’s ability to…
GEORGE TOWN, 18 April 2025 — The 10th International College of Dentists (ICD) Section XV and World Stomatology Institute (WSI) International Conference and Induction Ceremony was hosted at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre this morning. The highly anticipated event drew dental professionals, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and international delegates from over a dozen countries, marking a…
GEORGE TOWN, April 18, 2025 — The spirit of acceptance and inclusivity will take center stage later this month with the Penang Shine Like Stars Association set to stage its highly anticipated 8th Annual Autism Acceptance Campaign 2025. In the vibrant setting of Prangin Mall, Penang, the event is guaranteed to be a fun and…
Penang, 17 April 2025 — Penang’s image as a high-tech and sustainable production giant is set to shine even brighter this July, as NRG Exhibitions (M) Sdn Bhd takes a major leap in expanding its world-class trade show series. The much-awaited Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX) and Penang Manufacturing Expo (PMAX) are set to come…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have strengthened their bilateral ties with the signing of 31 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in several sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the digital economy, tourism, trade, and education. The signing of the MoUs was witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is…
KOTA KINABALU, April 16 — Sandakan’s cliff-battered Pulau Berhala, the island so well-known for its World War history, is to be developed as a sustainable tourism destination in an initiative by the state and private sector. Sabah Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the project would focus on recreational forest…
Bali is seeing a new era in health and tourism with the upcoming opening of Bali International Hospital in Sanur. Recently, Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara visited a series of sacred rituals at temples close to the location of the new hospital. The rituals, which took place on Bali’s sacred Kadasa full moon,…
Kyoto continues to fascinate the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) market by balancing 1,200 years of tradition in perfect harmony with state-of-the-art infrastructure. Yoshiaki Matsui, Director of the Department of Convention and Tourism at the Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB), identifies this fusion of tradition and modern excellence as the city’s strongest…
PENANG, 15 APRIL 2025 — Penang has confirmed its status as Malaysia’s premier investment and technology innovation hub, with RM42.76 billion worth of realised investments and the creation of nearly 9,000 employment opportunities registered during 2024. The phenomenal success is the result of intense collaboration among the Penang State Government, the Northern Corridor Economic Region…