Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia – 27 March 2025 – Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai, which began welcoming guests on March 3, 2025, spent its first-ever Ramadan spreading goodness. The property distributed 1,000 bundles of Bubur Lambuk, a heritage dish that represents sharing and communality. Following in the footsteps of the holy month, the staff at…
KOTA KINABALU: Hotel operators in the city are demanding a meeting with Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) immediately over the recent hike in hotel licensing fees, warning that the increased rates would lead to the shut down of most budget hotels. The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) has strongly objected to the hike…
Dato Tony Goh was re-elected for a second term as the chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Chapter of Penang for 2025 to 2028. He was elected at the annual general meeting held at the St Giles Wembley Hotel, where he is the General Manager, in addition to his role at Cititel Express…
Kota Kinabalu: The Magistrate’s Court here on Tuesday fined a 31-year-old man RM4,000 or sentenced him to one month in jail for interfering with a police officer’s performance of his duties. Before Magistrate Wan Farrah Farriza Wan Ghazali, hotel employee Muhd Nazmi Nasiruddin entered a guilty plea to the charge of assaulting Inspector Ezaly Nadzir…
Johor Bahru, Malaysia – – Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre invites this Ramadan to rediscover a retro era of Malaysian cinema history in Juadah Lagenda Seniman, a nostalgic food tribute to the nation’s movie heritage and timeless legacy of film legend P. Ramlee. From 5 March to 29 March 2025, the dining event will…
GEORGE TOWN, PENANG 18 Feb: The Light Hotel has unveiled its highly anticipated this year’s Ramadan buffet, themed ‘Iftar Citarasa Nostalgia at the Spice Brasserie. The buffet preview was graced by over 150 distinguished guests, including officials from corporate sectors, agencies in Penang and Kedah, entrepreneurs, business owners, media representatives, bloggers and influencers. Together, the…
This morning, the Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City marked its grand opening, making history as the first IHG-branded hotel in Penang. The five-star hotel, situated at the heart of Butterworth, represents a significant milestone in the flagship Straits waterfront development. Penang Hyperlocal report that the hotel aims to elevate the hospitality landscape in the region,…
12 Feb- Penang, Malaysia – With Valentine’s Day 2025 just around the corner, Hotel Sentral Seaview,Penang, is set to provide couples with a memorable romantic experience filled with luxury, and fine dining. Located in the Tanjung Tokong area, this award-winning hotel,recognized as the top choice in the region on TripAdvisor, has crafted two special Valentine’sDay…
Penang, January 24, 2025 – The Light Hotel Penang is gearing up for a vibrant celebration to welcome the Chinese New Year, which this year honors the Year of the Metal Snake. Marking the occasion with a series of engaging activities, the hotel aims to embody the qualities of rebirth, strength, and success associated with…
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang and Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, have been at the forefront of life-changing initiatives in collaboration with Penang General Hospital since 2009. Through the “Embrace, Gift of Life and Gift of Limbs” projects, these esteemed hotels have played a significant role in funding crucial surgeries for children born with congenital heart defects and…