Penang, June 30 — In a landmark move that bridges heritage with science, Ghee Hiang, Malaysia’s iconic sesame oil brand, formalised two academic partnerships today aimed at advancing scientific research into the health benefits of its premium sesame oil. Held at Ghee Hiang’s headquarters in George Town, the official Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and Memorandum…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (PPC) recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Thailand on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening ties and exploring collaborative opportunities in maritime and logistics, according to a Facebook post by PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin. Led by Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister of Thailand, Dr. Thitiwat Adisornphankal,…
JOHOR BARU: The extension of KTM Bhd’s Electric Train Service (ETS) from Gemas to Johor Baru is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and give a strong boost to the nation’s tourism industry, according to tourism officials. Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general (promotion) Datuk Musa Yusof said the new service — which is projected to take passengers…
GEORGE TOWN, June 10 – The cruise tourism industry holds immense potential as a key driver of Malaysia’s economic growth, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke, highlighting its role in generating employment, uplifting local communities, and advancing a sustainable, inclusive tourism landscape. Speaking at the CruiseWorld Malaysia 2025 event here today, Loke emphasised that cruise tourism…
Penang, Malaysia—10 June 2025— Gurney Bay Hotel, a PARKROYAL Partner Hotel, brought to life the essence of Malaysia’s rich farming heritage yesterday with Durian Feast 2025, a colourful celebration in tribute to the nation’s most iconic fruit—the durian. Organized on the beautiful garden grounds of the hotel overlooking the legendary Gurney Bay, the event was…
GEORGE TOWN: Hotel NEO+ Penang appoints John Kim as its new Director of Operations effective June 3, bringing on board a seasoned hospitality professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Kim’s hospitality career has seen him hold various managerial positions at notable hotels in Penang and Ipoh. His most recent role was as hotel…
LANGKAWI, May 23 — Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah welcomes the appointment of hotelier Shanmugam Thangavelu as its new General Manager. With over 25 years of experience spanning the globe’s most prestigious hotel brands and exotic destinations, Shan—as he’s known among peers—brings not just operational excellence, but a rare combination of energy, empathy, and strategic vision….
GEORGE TOWN, May 17 — The Penang State Legislative Assembly convened its latest session today with a formal opening by the newly appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, marking his first official duty since assuming the ceremonial post on May 1. The ceremony, held at the State Assembly building on Lebuh Light, began…
PENANG, May 4, 2025 — Hotel Sentral-Seaview in Tanjung Tokong brought the weekend to life on Saturday with a sun-soaked launch party for its newest attraction, The Lanai Bar, combining coastal elegance, local cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment. Held on May 3rd at the hotel’s Horizon Café and adjoining beachside venue, the event drew a vibrant…
Dubai, UAE – 2 May 2025 – In a bold move to position Qatar as a premier global tourism destination, Huawei and Visit Qatar have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai. The strategic partnership aims to harness Huawei’s cutting-edge technology and digital marketing capabilities to…
