Paul Choong
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Paul Choong is the chief editor at PenangToday
Where Penang’s Finest Durians Meet a Seaside Holiday
There is something quietly compelling about eating durian with sea air drifting in. At Ferringhi Durian Station, set up at the former tennis courts...
Taiwan Returns to Malaysia with Its Largest Delegation Yet
Few destinations hold quite the same pull for Malaysian travellers as Taiwan. The familiarity runs deep, built on years of cultural exchange, shared food...
G Hotel Gurney Takes Two National Titles at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
Not many hotels can claim to serve a boardroom in the morning and a family of five in the afternoon. G Hotel Gurney on...
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Earns Penang’s Top Cleanliness Rating, Raising the Bar for Resort Dining
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang has earned an "A - Amat Bersih" rating from the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) under its Food Premises Cleanliness...
New York Photographer Danny Lim Returns to Penang for First Solo Exhibition
Penang-born fashion photographer Danny Lim is coming home. His first solo exhibition in Malaysia, titled Good Morning_____, opens on 9 May 2026 at Hin...
Marriott’s Latest Signing Points to a Different Kind of Penang
For years, the conversation about Penang has centred on one postcode. George Town's UNESCO-listed streets, its coffee shops and clan jetties, its wall murals...
What a Neighbour’s Quarrel Online Tells Malaysia About Itself
When Thai and Cambodian netizens clashed online during the 2025 border conflict, the rest of Southeast Asia watched. Most saw it as someone else's...
Penang Marriott Complex Names Michael Farag as Multi-Property General Manager
The Penang Marriott Complex, comprising Penang Marriott Hotel, Marriott Executive Apartments Penang, and Marriott Residences Penang, has promoted Michael Farag to the role of...
WOU Awarded for Digital Learning Excellence
More working adults across Penang and Malaysia may find it easier to upskill and reskill without putting their careers on hold, as Wawasan Open...
A Century in the Making: 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang Opens Its Doors Again
One hundred years after it first welcomed residents to Jalan Burma, 1926 Heritage Hotel Penang is back as part of The Unlimited Collection by...

