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…
GEORGE TOWN: Executive councilor for Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai stated that the China Greater Bay Area has enormous tourism potential. He stated that because the Greater Bay Area is home to 86 million people, Penang needs to investigate and increase its market share. 7.5 million people are living in Hong Kong…
Penang, George Town — Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, YB Wong Hon Wai, highlighted the strengthening ties between the two countries during a ceremony at Ghee Hiang, Penang’s oldest heritage brand, as part of a significant celebration marking five decades of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. With an emphasis on…
Desaru, Malaysia – August 2024: Nestled in the picturesque Desaru, Four Points by Sheraton Desaru is now open, offering a perfect blend of business and leisure for travellers. The hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s esteemed portfolio, provides a tranquil yet vibrant retreat with 311 thoughtfully designed rooms that cater to the modern traveller. Conveniently located…
August 16, 2024 — Johor Bahru’s “Spectacular Siam Weekend Dinner Buffet,” a culinary extravaganza showcasing the rich and varied flavours of Thailand, has been launched by Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre. This buffet, served every Friday and Saturday night, offers a distinctive eating experience by combining current fusion flavours with traditional Thai food. The…
August 17, Kuala Lumpur: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), Malaysia’s technical aviation regulator, has started a thorough examination of Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 Rule 147, which deals with the general aviation operation of aircraft registered outside of the country. The goal of the study, according to a statement released late on Friday night…
Georgetown, Penang, August 16, 2024, Friday: Through new strategic relationships, IJM Perennial Development Sdn Bhd (IJM Perennial), a joint venture between IJM Corporation Berhad and Perennial Holdings Private Limited, is pursuing its historic mixed-use development, The Light City, in Penang. These collaborations will incorporate state-of-the-art hospitality options and telecommunications infrastructure into the waterfront development. In…
Penang, Malaysia – In an ambitious move to further boost Penang’s tourism industry, the Penang State Executive Council for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) announced the launch of multilingual travel brochures covering 14 languages. These brochures are part of a broader initiative to cater to Penang’s increasingly international visitor base, reflecting the island’s cultural diversity…
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Tourism and Culture Exhibition and Conference (Intac) 2024, which takes place from October 3–6, at the World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur, is expected to draw visitors from over 20 nations. It’s encouraging that in just five months after the promotional launch in March, over 20 countries have indicated their interest in…
KOTA KINABALU: The perseverance and hard work of two renowned tourism figures have greatly contributed to Sabah’s development into the popular destination that it is today. Capital Reflecting on the early days of AirAsia, CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said that most people scoffed at him when he originally envisioned the airline, some 20 years…