Steven Sim: Penang primed to become regional gold and jewellery trading hub

Penang has what it takes to emerge as a regional gold and jewellery trading hub, drawing on its strong manufacturing base, established retail sector...

Penang Targets 20+ International Events Relocating from Middle East Crisis

Penang is positioning itself to capture a significant wave of international conferences and events being relocated from the Middle East as the regional crisis...

Global Chip Boom Fuels Penang: Economist Sees GDP Outperformance Through 2026

Penang's economy is set to ride a sustained global semiconductor upcycle through 2026, with the state's GDP continuing to outpace the national average despite...

Penang Business Events Sector Rakes In RM1.91 Billion In 2025

Penang's business events sector generated RM1.91 billion in economic impact in 2025, reinforcing its role as a key driver of the state's tourism and...

Penang Hits 97.9% Cashless Transactions, Eyes Full Digital Payment By 2030

Penang has achieved a cashless transaction adoption rate of 97.92 per cent, cementing its position as one of Malaysia's leading states in digital payment...

PARKROYAL Resort Penang Steps Up as MICE Destination Under Pan Pacific’s New Campaign

Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has launched its Every Meeting Matters campaign, and for event planners in the northern region, PARKROYAL Resort Penang stands...

EQ Kuala Lumpur Claims Best Business Hotel Title in Asia

EQ, Kuala Lumpur has secured top recognition at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers' Choice Awards 2025, winning Best Business Hotel in Asia. The win...

Penang Launches Fresh Tuna Port to Boost Fish Landings and Coast Economic Growth

The Penang government intends to construct a new tuna and deep-sea fishing port in the state that complies with international standards, aiming to boost...

Ransomware Attack on MAHB Sends Alarm Bells Ringing: Time to Fortify Our Cyber Defenses!

The recent ransomware attack on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has sparked significant concerns among cybersecurity experts about the resilience of the country's critical...

Tarbush Restaurant Opens New Branch in Penang

Kuala Lumpur's renowned Tarbush Restaurant has expanded its operations to Penang with a new branch on Chulia Street. The Middle Eastern eatery now occupies...

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