Dao by Dorsett Puteri Cove Appoints Gerard Chan as General Manager

Dao by Dorsett Puteri Cove has named Gerard Chan as its General Manager, marking his return to the luxury segment and placing him at...

Malaysian artist Khoo Sui Hoe, co-founder of Alpha Gallery, dies at 86

Malaysian-born artist Khoo Sui Hoe, a key figure in the modern art scenes of Malaysia and Singapore, has died aged 86. He passed away peacefully...

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...

Penang Scholar Reframes Two Centuries of Island History in New Book

Malaysia Silk Road Society president Datuk Dr Cheah See Kian has launched a fresh historical account that challenges Western narratives of Penang's past. His...

PM Anwar Ibrahim Leads the Nation’s Solemn Tribute to the Late Tun Dr Ling Ling.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid his last respects to former transport minister and MCA honorary life president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik,...

Shangri-La Golden Sands Steps In After Batu Feringgi Village Fire

A fire tore through Kampung Din Bamboo in Batu Feringgi, Penang, destroying 11 homes and leaving multiple families without shelter. The long-established settlement, which...

Lee Boon Kae’s Ascent: A Hospitality Career Built on Dedication and Vision

The Ascott Group has promoted Lee Boon Kae to Senior General Manager, effective February 2026. This appointment marks a significant milestone for the man...

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