PENANG: The arrival of the New Year has brought welcome celebrations for international visitors at key transportation hubs in Malaysia as part of Tourism Malaysia’s launch of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). On New Year’s Day, a national celebration took place simultaneously from 55 major entrances and strategic sites across the 13 states of Malaysia, thereby…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is steadily strengthening its position as an international hub for mind sports and sports tourism, with chess playing an increasingly prominent role in attracting global participation and showcasing the state’s intellectual and cultural appeal. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai said the 17th Penang Heritage City…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang’s tourism sector has moved beyond recovery and is now entering a more mature phase, supported by sustained regional and international confidence, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. He said the state recorded more than 8.2 million hotel guests in 2024, reflecting a strong rebound following the pandemic. Chow was speaking at the…
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…
