PENANG, MALAYSIA – In an industry where pressure is constant, standards are unforgiving, and success is measured daily by guest satisfaction, Chef Ahmad Zaim Abdullah has built a reputation that extends far beyond the kitchen. With more than two decades of experience across Malaysia, Japan, Dubai, and Oman, the Executive Chef of Courtyard by Marriott…
GEORGE TOWN: A new chapter in Penang’s international connectivity has taken flight with the launch of the Penang-Kunming charter service, strengthening tourism, business and cultural ties between Malaysia and China. The initiative, highlighted during the Penang–Kunming Charter Flight and Tourism Product Promotion event at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La, brings together industry players from both…
PENANG – Ashwin Gunasekeran, Chief Executive Officer of the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), has been appointed Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events at Taylor’s University. The appointment recognises his experience in the business events industry and his contributions to promoting Penang as a destination for international conventions and…
BATU KAWAN: Penang’s tourism sector is expected to sustain its upward momentum this year, with more than eight million tourists projected to arrive through Penang International Airport. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the positive outlook is driven largely by the introduction of new international flight routes, particularly direct services…
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…
