Penang International Orchid Show 2026 Returns To Straits Quay This September

The Penang International Orchid Show 2026 returns to Straits Quay from 5 to 13 September, offering nine days of competitive displays, rare blooms, and...

PBIM Deepens Cross-Border Ties With Southern Thailand Marathon Scene

Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) is building stronger links with Southern Thailand, with sports tourism and cross-border runner movement now a central part of...

Penang Ferry Ridership Up 7% In First Half Of 2026

Penang's ferry services carried more passengers in the first half of 2026, with ridership climbing 7.28 per cent compared to the same six-month stretch...

Penang Introduces New Licensing Laws For Short-Term Rentals

Penang has introduced Malaysia’s first dedicated by-laws for short-term rentals, requiring all operators to obtain licences from city councils or face fines and potential...

Erosion Threatens Tanjung Asam Beach in Penang

Coastal erosion is damaging Tanjung Asam beach in Gertak Sanggul, a fishing village on Penang Island's southwestern coast, with parts of its shoreline defence...

30 Initiatives, 10 New Projects To Strengthen Bumiputera Tourism In Penang

Penang has outlined 30 initiatives and 10 new tourism product development projects to strengthen Bumiputera participation in the state's tourism sector. The plans fall under...

China Tourists Still Flocking to Penang Despite 25% Flight Drop

Direct flights from China to Penang have dropped by nearly 25% since the start of the year, but Chinese tourist arrivals remain strong, according...

Komtar Walk Upgrade at 32%, On Track for Oct 2026 Completion

The upgrading of Komtar Walk has reached 32 per cent completion and remains on track to finish by October 2026, according to Buletin Mutiara. PDC...

Penang to Upgrade Eastern Seafront After Fort Cornwallis Restoration

Penang will begin upgrading its eastern seafront infrastructure after completing restoration works along the northern waterfront, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced. Malay Mail reported...

Penang State Museum Reopens After 9-Year Closure With RM18m Upgrade

The Penang State Museum on Farquhar Street has reopened its doors after more than nine years of restoration and upgrading works costing RM18 million....

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