GEORGE TOWN: Weekends at Jazz Hotel Penang are getting a tasty twist with the launch of “Bingo Sunday”, a combination of a hearty buffet spread and a lively round of bingo, perfect for families, friends and food lovers. Held every Sunday at the hotel’s Level 2, the event kicks off with a buffet lunch at…
Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong has vowed to tighten security in the country’s popular tourist zones following a shocking assault on two Malaysian visitors in Bangkok. Expressing deep regret over the incident, Sorawong said he had ordered the Tourist Police and other relevant agencies to provide urgent aid and close protection for the…
The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter celebrated its 24th anniversary with a glittering biennial dinner at the St. Giles Wembley Hotel. Themed “Mingle & Gingle”, the event brought together hoteliers, tourism industry leaders, partners, and friends for an evening of networking, entertainment, and festivity. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, the guest of…
SINGAPORE: Malaysia is stepping up its tourism game in the lead-up to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), with low-cost carrier Scoot joining the push through a strategic three-year partnership aimed at fuelling regional travel to the country. The Singapore-based airline, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, inked a memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with Tourism Malaysia, pledging to…
JOHOR BARU: As the countdown to Visit Johor 2026 (VM2026) begins, anticipation is building among Malaysians eager to explore what the southern state has to offer. From theme park thrills to eco-tourism experiences, Johor’s growing list of attractions is stirring excitement among young travellers and families alike. “I’ve always heard Johor is more developed, especially…
WASHINGTON – In a move that could reshape international travel to the United States, the U.S. government is set to launch a pilot program requiring certain visa applicants to post bonds of up to USD15,000, in a bid to curb visa overstays. Effective August 20, the program gives American consular officers the discretion to impose…
PHNOM PENH: The Cambodian government has moved swiftly to allay concerns following a recent border incident with Thailand, assuring that the country remains safe, stable, and fully open to international visitors. In a statement released on August 1, the Ministry of Tourism reiterated that peace and order have been fully restored, with travel and tourism…
GEORGE TOWN, July 31 – Penang is set to become the beating heart of a nationwide conservation movement as the IKHTIAR Foundation launches its month-long “Love Our Turtles: Call-to-Action” campaign, a sweeping initiative dedicated to protecting Malaysia’s endangered sea turtles and promoting sustainable environmental stewardship. Running from August 15 to September 14, the campaign will…
TASHKENT, July 29 — A Malaysian tourism delegation comprising representatives from over 25 travel companies has completed a working visit to Uzbekistan, aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. The week-long visit, which covered the regions of Jizzakh, Samarkand, Bukhara, and the capital city Tashkent, was organised through the joint efforts of the…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang reinforced its reputation as a regional industrial powerhouse with the opening of four major co-located manufacturing expos at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre yesterday, drawing thousands of trade visitors, engineers and industry leaders from across Asia. The four-in-one event — comprising the Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX 2025), Penang Manufacturing Expo (PMAX…
