LANGKAWI, May 23 — Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah welcomes the appointment of hotelier Shanmugam Thangavelu as its new General Manager. With over 25 years of experience spanning the globe’s most prestigious hotel brands and exotic destinations, Shan—as he’s known among peers—brings not just operational excellence, but a rare combination of energy, empathy, and strategic vision….
GEORGE TOWN, May 17 — The Penang State Legislative Assembly convened its latest session today with a formal opening by the newly appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, marking his first official duty since assuming the ceremonial post on May 1. The ceremony, held at the State Assembly building on Lebuh Light, began…
PENANG, May 4, 2025 — Hotel Sentral-Seaview in Tanjung Tokong brought the weekend to life on Saturday with a sun-soaked launch party for its newest attraction, The Lanai Bar, combining coastal elegance, local cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment. Held on May 3rd at the hotel’s Horizon Café and adjoining beachside venue, the event drew a vibrant…
Dubai, UAE – 2 May 2025 – In a bold move to position Qatar as a premier global tourism destination, Huawei and Visit Qatar have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai. The strategic partnership aims to harness Huawei’s cutting-edge technology and digital marketing capabilities to…
George Town, Penang, 30 April 2025 — The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Penang Chapter has officially announced RHB Bank as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor for the MATTA Fair Penang 2025, scheduled to take place from 24–25 May 2025 at the Setia SPICE Arena. This highly anticipated event will feature 270 booths…
Sarawak is preparing for a major tourism boost this October with the hosting of a US superstar concert. The move is poised to draw thousands of visitors from neighbouring Indonesia, Brunei, and beyond, solidifying Sarawak’s emerging reputation as a premier cultural and entertainment destination in Southeast Asia. The highly anticipated concert is projected to deliver…
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia – Malaysia was the power to be counted with at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 (ATF 2025), where it organized a record-breaking event in Johor Bahru to gather all 10 ASEAN member states and key dialogue partners like China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Russia. The forum focused on formulating sustainable, resilient,…
JOHOR: SKS Hospitality launches the ‘Driven and Resilient Individuals with Vision for Excellence (Driven), an initiative aimed at fast-tracking aspiring talents into supervisory roles across its essential hotel portfolio, which includes the Fives and AmanSari brands. The drive is a key component of SKS Hospitality’s education-based ESG initiative under Project HELANG. Targeted at fresh graduates…
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…
