GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Budget & Business Hotel Association (MYBHA) Penang Chapter has welcomed the Penang State Government’s move to introduce new regulations for Private Short-Term Accommodation (TIP), saying all accommodation businesses should be properly regulated to ensure public safety, government revenue and a level playing field within the industry. MYBHA Penang commended the Penang…
PENANG, MALAYSIA – In an industry where pressure is constant, standards are unforgiving, and success is measured daily by guest satisfaction, Chef Ahmad Zaim Abdullah has built a reputation that extends far beyond the kitchen. With more than two decades of experience across Malaysia, Japan, Dubai, and Oman, the Executive Chef of Courtyard by Marriott…
GEORGE TOWN: Food lovers can now savour some of Balik Pulau’s most beloved flavours without leaving the city, thanks to a new dining promotion at Courtyard by Marriott Penang. The hotel has launched its “Balik Pulau Feast” at Penang Kitchen, offering an array of local hawker favourites and Penang specialties every Friday to Sunday. The…
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…
Amari SPICE Penang is ushering in the holy month of Ramadan with the return of its much-anticipated Juadah Nostalgia Ramadan Buffet Dinner, promising an evening steeped in tradition, flavour and warm memories. Running daily from Feb 20 to March 15, 2026, the buffet will be served from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm at Amaya Food…
GEORGE TOWN: Amari SPICE Penang has launched its year-end initiative, “Christmas With A Cause”, combining festive celebrations with a community-driven effort in support of Asia Community Service (ACS). The hotel’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony returned with a sustainability theme, attended by media guests, hotel residents, ACS representatives, and staff members. This year’s décor features…
IPOH, 14 July 2025 – The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) in collaboration with AVIS Malaysia brought the high-adrenaline 13th edition of the MAH-AVIS Treasure Hunt to a close on a high note of excitement. Organized on Saturday, 12 July 2025, this activity was a full-day event where 37 hotel staff teams embarked on a…
Penang, 7 July 2025- Gurney Bay Hotel, a PARKROYAL Partner Hotel, officially launched its Penang Heritage Month, turning its property into a cultural hub for residents and guests alike throughout July. The celebration, which is based on the island’s vibrant traditions and multicultural heritage, was unveiled on 6 July with a night of high-energy performances,…
JOHOR BAHRU, July 3– Five hotels under the SKS Hospitality Essentials group carried out various environmental initiatives throughout Johor in June in conjunction with World Environment Day 2025. In collaboration with local authorities, the participating hotels — AmanSari Nusajaya, AmanSari Desaru, and the FIVES Hotels JBCC, Meldrum and DNP — engaged in activities including community…
GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysia Budget & Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) Penang Chapter celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a gala dinner at the Ascott Gurney Penang on Friday night. Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy Wong Hon Wai was a guest of honour at the milestone event. MyBHA Penang chairman Andy Lau and…
