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May 2024

Digital Penang’s Hard tech Incubator Program 2024 Launches, Aiming to Establish Penang as a Hub for Technological Innovation for Hard tech and Deep tech Companies

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Georgetown, 31 May 2024 – Digital Penang, a Government-Linked Company (GLC) of the Penang StateGovernment, unveils the commencement of the Hard tech Incubator Program. Driven by the vision ofPenang2030, this strategic initiative aims to accelerate the commercialization of hardtech anddeep tech technological solutions, particularly those transitioning from Technology Readiness Levels(TRL) 5 and 6 to TRL…

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Penang jewelers contribute 80% to Malaysia’s gold, and jewelry exports, says Penang Exco

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GEORGE TOWN, May 31 (InfoTourism)-Penang’s jewellers form the backbone of Malaysia’s gold and jewellery exports, contributing 80% to the industry, says Penang exco. The exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Wong Hon Wai said Malaysia exported RM7.7 billion worth of gold and jewellery in 2023, up from RM7.39 billion in 2022. He said the…

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According to the exco, medical tourism brought approximately RM140 million to Johor in 2023

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MALAYSIA -According to Ling Tian Soon, the head of the state health and environment committee, Johor received more than RM140 million from the medical tourism sector last year. According to Ling, the state government has been collaborating closely with local members of the medical community to expand the state’s medical tourism industry, including expanding its…

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Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO of PCEB, was recognized during the Brand Laureate Awards ceremony.

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At yesterday evening’s Brand Laureate Awards night, Ashwin Gunasekeran, the chief executive officer of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), was the proud recipient of both the Nation Branding Award for M.I.C.E. (Meeting, Incentive, Conference, Exhibition) and the Brand Leadership Award for Leadership Excellence in the MICE and Hospitality industries. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur…

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Chinese hotels are concerned about new regulations allowing international guests.

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Although they welcome the potential additional income, hotels in China that presently primarily serve locals are concerned that a recent regulatory change prohibiting them from turning away foreigners may mean more laborious procedures. Hotel owners are no longer able to turn away foreign guests for lack of “foreign accommodation qualification,” the Chinese government announced on…

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To improve the promotion of Thai tourism, TAT and Traveloka sign a Memorandum of Agreement. 

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A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by Traveloka, the top travel platform in Southeast Asia, and the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) to strengthen Traveloka’s commitment to Thailand’s tourist sector. The two sides will work together to advance local and international travel, as well as travel to secondary locations. Traveloka and TAT can cooperate on dual marketing campaigns,…

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