Penang, 22 November 2024—Penang’s tourism sector received a significant boost last night with the arrival of Hong Kong Express Airways’ inaugural direct flight from Hong Kong. The milestone event was celebrated at Penang International Airport with cultural performances, symbolizing Malaysia’s rich heritage and the shared connections between Penang and Hong Kong. The new daily service,…
Penang, Malaysia — Excitement is building in Penang as the annual International Dragon Boat Regatta approaches, set for November 23-24 at Straits Quay Retail Marina. This year’s regatta marks a special milestone: the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations. Organizing Chairman YB Wong Hon Wai shared that the 2024 regatta holds added significance with support…
Penang, November 9, 2024 – Today, Penang took a pivotal step in reinforcing Malaysia’s creative economy with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony held at The One Academy Penang, Straits Quay. The event, officiated by YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Executive Council Member for Tourism and Creative Economy, celebrated a partnership dedicated to…
Penang, 8 November 2024 – The Malaysian-German Society (MGS) celebrated the 50th anniversary of Oktoberfest in Penang, marking the longest-running Oktoberfest celebration in Malaysia. The event, held in Penang, saw a significant gathering of local and international attendees and was honoured by the presence of YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Exco for Tourism and…
Batu Kawan, November 5, 2024 – Following the success of the Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) @ Tanjong in George Town last weekend, PIFF is heading to Batu Kawan for a second round of festivities, showcasing Penang’s celebrated food culture. This culinary event will take place at the Design Village Outlet Mall on November 9…
Penang – November 5, 2024: The World Research Travel Organisation (WRTO) Malaysia Chapter warmly welcomed international delegates to the World Research Travel Conference (WRTC) 2024, held at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang. This global event has drawn attendees from 13 countries, including Australia, China, Germany, and the United States, emphasizing Penang’s status as…
Penang, 4 November 2024 — The International Conference of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers (ICBES) 2024 has officially commenced at the Ascott Gurney Penang, marking a significant event in global conservation efforts. Hosted by the Penang State Government in collaboration with the International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers (IABES) and Entopia, this year’s conference has…
Penang, Malaysia, 8th October 2024 – The 7th edition of the Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE) is set to kick off from 8th to 10th October 2024, aiming to reinforce Penang’s position as a leading business events and travel destination in the Asia Pacific region. Organized by Ace Conferences and supported by the Penang Convention…
Penang, Malaysia – September 21, 2024 – The excitement for the Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon 2024 (PBIM) reached new heights today with the official launch of the event’s fashion show. Held in the lead-up to one of Southeast Asia’s most renowned marathon events, the fashion show showcased the much-anticipated running vests and finisher T-shirts…
Penang, Malaysia – In an ambitious move to further boost Penang’s tourism industry, the Penang State Executive Council for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) announced the launch of multilingual travel brochures covering 14 languages. These brochures are part of a broader initiative to cater to Penang’s increasingly international visitor base, reflecting the island’s cultural diversity…