GEORGE TOWN, May 7 – Penang is expanding its iconic durian tourism campaign to new international markets including India, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, aiming to attract more visitors during the state’s peak durian season from May to August. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the expansion is part…
BAYAN LEPAS, 1 May 2025 – Penang International Airport welcomed the inaugural China’s Sichuan Airlines flight from Chengdu today, a landmark in Malaysia’s efforts to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties with China. The inaugural flight, operated by Sichuan Airlines with flight number 3U3911, was greeted with a traditional water salute upon arrival in Penang….
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…
Penang, Malaysia – 28 March 2025 – The Malaysia Gold & Jewellery Trade Exhibition 2025 (MGJE 2025) is returning for its third edition, solidifying its reputation as the nation’s top international jewellery trade exhibition. Organized by the Province Wellesley Gold & Silver Ornament Merchants Association, with the Malaysia Gold Association as a co-organizer, the event…
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…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang will introduce a new direct flight from a major Chinese city, adding to its growing connectivity with the surging Chinese tourist market. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai, said discussions with a Chinese airline were finalized at the Routes Asia 2024 Forum following numerous video meetings. The new…
The Penang based media members had a beautiful opportunity to meet with Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. R. Rajendran, at his office in Chennai, India, during a familiarisation trip, held from March 3 to 5. Organised by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), the trip was led by PCEB Chief Executive Officer Ashwin…
GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed that a fight that broke out between a foreign woman and her male friend at Persiaran Karpal Singh early on Monday morning (February 10) was settled peacefully and no further action was taken. Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad, the chief of police for the Northeast District, stated that around 3:45…
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is internationally renowned for its outstanding achievements in medical tourism, capturing 45% of the market share last year. According to statistics from the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, the total revenue of the national medical tourism industry reached RM1.15 billion in the first half of 2024. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman…
December 21, George Town — An important step toward improving connectivity, creating job opportunities, and securing Penang’s status as a regional aviation hub has been taken with the opening of a new direct route from Chennai to Penang via IndiGo, which will begin operating today. At 8:08 a.m., flight 6E 1045, which was carrying 146…
