GEORGE TOWN: Amari SPICE Penang has launched its year-end initiative, “Christmas With A Cause”, combining festive celebrations with a community-driven effort in support of Asia Community Service (ACS). The hotel’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony returned with a sustainability theme, attended by media guests, hotel residents, ACS representatives, and staff members. This year’s décor features…
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 18: Penang has received its first charter flight from Haikou early this morning, marking it the first destination in Penang for China’s low-cost carrier 9 Air. The airplane arrived at 5.32 am, at the Penang International Airport, which was accompanied by the traditional water salute, which is a ceremonial salute only those…
Penang will soon be connected directly to Haikou, the capital of China’s Hainan Province, as Chinese carrier 9 Air prepares to launch chartered direct flights between the two cities starting November 18. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Wong Hon Wai, announced that the new Haikou–Penang route will operate three times a…
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism and retail industry groups have urged the government to review the suspension of coach services operating at shopping malls, warning that the move could derail efforts to boost tourist arrivals ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026. In a joint statement, the BB-KLCC Tourism Association, Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Association of Hotel…
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7- Tourism industry stakeholders are urging the Federal Government to increase allocations for Penang under Budget 2026, saying a larger share would enable the state to enhance its tourism promotion and maintain its position as one of Malaysia’s leading destinations ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang…
Penang, Oct 6, 2025 – Courtyard by Marriott Penang is adding spice to its weekends with a culinary celebration that unites the best of Thailand and Penang. The hotel’s Authentic Thai & Local Flavour Buffet Dinner, a special collaboration with The Thai • เดอะไทย Café and Restaurant, promises a delicious blend of two distinct food…
OSAKA, Sept 26, 2025 – Penang has its eyes set on Japan’s Kansai Region, as the state continues to pursue Japanese travellers with its “Not The Penang That You Know” tourism campaign. Following a successful stop in Tokyo, the Penang delegation led by State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai brought…
Two exciting experiences are set to capture people’s imaginations this season as preview videos for Grill with Dinosaur & Cultural Dance Extravaganza with Malaysian High Tea have been released this week. Both of these attractions will present visitors with a unique experience blending still more memorable entertainment, culture, and family-friendly experiences. The experience of dining…
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang tourism landscape welcomed a new addition this morning with the launch of the Penang River Cruise along Sungai Juru in Seberang Perai. The attraction was unveiled by the state tourism and creative economy committee chairman, Wong Hon Wai, who described it as a milestone in the state’s efforts to diversify tourism offerings…
GEORGE TOWN: Ukraine’s Independence Day was commemorated yesterday in a solemn ceremony at the office of the Ukrainian Honorary Consul in Green Hall here. About 50 guests, including diplomats and business leaders, attended the gathering hosted by Ukraine’s Honorary Consul in Penang, Datuk Seri Chuah Kim Seah. The event began with the national anthems of…
