Fraser’s Hill: Pahang executive councillor Leong Yu Man said that Fraser’s Hill, one of the three highland jewels in the state after Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands, will be developed into an international tourist destination to increase tourism and revenue for the state and nation. According to Leong, there are plans to upgrade public spaces…
PUTRAJAYA (September 5): The tourism business whose license to operate a speedboat that reportedly illegally entered the Philippine seas last Sunday has been discovered and suspended. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) stated that the company’s operating license has been suspended until additional research is conducted to…
George Town, Penang – September 3, 2024: The much-awaited details of the Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon 2024 (PBIM 2024) were revealed today at the Pejabat Pos KOMTAR by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy. In addition to disclosing new race routes, official gear, and big sponsorships, the…
PETALING JAYA: Considering the rise in medical tourism and the increasing number of successful hospitals in KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s portfolio, analysts are generally optimistic about the company’s earnings growth. According to a report by TA Research, increased medical tourist arrivals—particularly from China and India—and partnerships with regional organizations in Indonesia are the main drivers of…
PETALING JAYA: Under a new tourist strategy by the Japanese government, individuals from 71 nations, including Malaysia, will require authorization to enter the country. As per Japan Today, the nations above—including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Britain, the United States, and Australia—are presently free from the requirement of obtaining a visa to enter Japan. According…
Penang, 28 August 2024 – Entopia has announced that Penang will once again host the International Conference of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers (ICBES) from 4th to 7th November 2024. This marks the third time the city has hosted the prestigious event, following successful conferences in 2000 and 2009. The conference, expected to draw nearly 100…
Penang, Malaysia– On August 22, 2024, Penang hosted the Malaysia Madani Penang Indian E&E SME Summit 2024, an event designed to empower and support Malaysian Indian-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Electrical and Electronics (E&E) sector. The summit, aligned with the Malaysia MADANI vision, was set to be a crucial platform for innovation…
“Into The Unknown” – Mubarak Jamil’s Debut Solo Exhibition Showcases Life’s Unpredictability Through Ceramic Art Penang, August 15, 2024, – Penang Art District (PAD) proudly presents “Into The Unknown,” the highly anticipated debut solo exhibition by rising Malaysian artist Mubarak Jamil. Running from August 15 to 25 at the renowned Hin Bus Depot in George…
Aug. 21, BANGKOK — According to Thailand news outlet Khaosod English, Thailand’s State Railway (SRT) has revealed plans to launch a direct train service from Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Terminal to Penang, Malaysia, within the next two to three months. At the 42nd KTMB-SRT Joint Conference, which took place in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, earlier this…
Penang, Malaysia – With the arrival of a 19-member delegation from the Sichuan Wedding Trade Association (SWTA) as part of the “Sichuan Province Wedding Counterparts to Penang” project, Penang’s wedding tourist industry made tremendous progress today. This event took place at St. Giles Wembley Penang, where attendees took part in a cultural exchange program meant…