Penang Looks to the Middle East as New Medical Tourism Frontier

Penang is turning its attention to the Middle East as a fresh source of medical tourists, seeking to broaden its international patient base beyond...

Cruise Industry Now a Pillar of Penang’s Economy, Says PPC Chairman

The cruise industry has become a key pillar of Penang's economy, according to Penang Port Commission (PPC) Chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin. Speaking at the...

Penang’s Tourism Chief Takes Home Regional Honour and He’s Not Keeping the Credit

Penang's tourism sector picked up another accolade on the regional stage. YB Wong Hon Wai, the state's Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy,...

Penang Courts China’s Golden Week Tourists With GBA Travel Delegation Visit

Penang rolled out the welcome mat for 48 travel industry representatives from Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area, hosting them on a five-day familiarisation...

George Town’s Trishaw Trade Sees Unexpected Revival As Young Riders Join The Trade

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...

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...

Penang Hotels Report Near-Full Occupancy as Long Weekend Draws Tourist Surge

Hotel occupancy rates in Penang have reached between 90 and 100 per cent during the extended holiday period, with some establishments fully booked as...

Penang gazettes Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa among 50 heritage items

Fort Cornwallis, asam laksa and char kway teow are among 50 cultural heritage items recently gazetted in a landmark move to institutionalise the protection...

Hotel Equatorial Penang set for 2027 reopening after six-year hiatus

Hotel Equatorial Penang is set to reopen in the second quarter of 2027, ending a six-year silence that began when the property closed in...

Taiwan Returns to Malaysia with Its Largest Delegation Yet

Few destinations hold quite the same pull for Malaysian travellers as Taiwan. The familiarity runs deep, built on years of cultural exchange, shared food...

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