KOTA KINABALU: The arrival of Sabah’s first-ever direct flight from Chongqing has significantly improved the air connections between Sabah and China and is expected to promote increased tourism in advance of Visit Malaysia 2026. Chongqing Airlines began its inaugural flight to Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 11:15 PM on Thursday, and the aircraft brought with…
GEORGE TOWN: A new direct air link between Phuket and Penang has taken off with the arrival of the inaugural flight operated by AirAsia on Friday, strengthening connectivity between two of Southeast Asia’s popular island destinations. Flight AK1821 landed at Penang International Airport at 3.51 pm carrying 165 passengers, marking the start of the new…
JOHOR BARU: The Johor government is prioritising domestic tourists in the development of the state’s tourism sector as part of efforts to strengthen the industry sustainably. Johor Mentri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said locals would be among the first to enjoy improved tourism facilities and attractions provided by the state government. He said the approach…
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…
GEORGE TOWN: Carolyn Leong has been returned as chairman of the Penang chapter of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026–2029 term. Her re-election was confirmed during the chapter’s annual general meeting held at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La on Wednesday. Leong will be supported by a committee comprising deputy…
PENANG: St. Giles Wembley, Penang marked the holy month of Ramadan by bringing together guests, partners, and members of the local community through a Majlis Berbuka Puasa themed “Rahmat Ramadan”. Held at the hotel’s Wembley Café on March 9, the event welcomed corporate and government guests, including representatives from the police and the Fire and…
George Town has gotten a lot more elevated now that Hotels Sentral is moving Alex Gooi from his previous role as Operations Manager for both the Hotels Sentral of Georgetown and Seaview to be the new Hotel Manager for both of these properties, effective March, 2021. “As Operations Manager, Alex has been an important part…
PENANG: Builders for industry events in Penang have created revenues of RM1.91 billion in the local economy in 2025, representing an increase of 47.7% over last year, confirming that Penang will continue to be one of Malaysia’s top destinations for high-value meetings and conventions. According to the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB), Penang’s business…
PENANG, March 1– Penang is set to welcome its first Wyndham-branded hotel following a landmark collaboration between GIC Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The partnership, formalised at a signing ceremony today, marks a major step in Penang’s expanding hospitality landscape and reflects confidence in the state’s tourism and investment potential. The ceremony drew senior…
