Tourism

Penang is looking beyond tourist arrivals as it pushes for federal backing under Budget 2027, with plans to strengthen air connectivity, attract major international...

Penang hoteliers are pushing for tighter controls on short-term rentals and unlicensed homestays, saying the surge in Airbnb-style listings has created unfair competition and...

Penang tourism operators are demanding faster government intervention as haze continues to blanket the state for more than a month, disrupting travel plans and...

Nearly 15,000 people from diverse backgrounds gathered at the Penang Ferry Museum grounds on 16 September for Keretapi Sarong George Town 2026, a day-long...

Three heritage sites in Penang will open their doors for free on 15 and 16 September, as the state marks both the fifth anniversary...

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) will push for federal allocations to help state governments upgrade existing tourist destinations and develop new...

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

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'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 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...