Culture

Thousands of revellers descended on Padang Kota Lama for the Penang Bon Odori Festival 2026, filling the Esplanade with taiko drums, traditional dances and...

Penang diners keen on Taiwanese food have a new reason to head to Shangri-La Golden Sands this month. The hotel is running "The Essence...

Penang has a new reason for Sanrio fans to visit. Iconic Marjorie Penang has launched Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio Peranakan-themed rooms, blending Hello Kitty,...

George Town is buzzing. Walk past Jawi Peranakan Mansion or the Blue Mansion this week and you might spot Mark Wahlberg strolling through heritage...

Cosplay should not be dismissed as eccentric dressing but embraced as a creative outlet that builds confidence among young Malaysians, said Penang Tourism and...

A couple from Inner Mongolia flew to Penang just for heritage stamps. Bank manager Winston Wang, 32, and his wife Serene Zhang, 31, were in...

A Penang-based indie studio has launched a video game that puts Malaysian kuih on the global stage, turning traditional desserts into an interactive experience...

A coffeeshop in Bandar Bayan Baru, Penang has become what may be the last remaining Chinese chess gathering spot on the island. Selera SIM Food...

George Town’s trishaw trade, once thought to be fading into history, is experiencing a surprising comeback. A new wave of young riders is breathing...

The Penang Yosakoi Parade is back at the Esplanade and bigger than ever. The Pink Hibiscus Club has expanded the event to two days,...