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...

Penang Steps Up Bid for UNESCO Nod for Chingay and Lion Dance

Penang is ramping up efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for two of its most iconic cultural traditions — the Chingay procession and the lion...

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...

Penang Durian Valley @ Relau Taking Shape, Set for Completion in 2027

Penang is strengthening its agrotourism sector with the Penang Durian Valley @ Relau (PDV), an integrated durian hub scheduled for completion in April 2027. Chief...

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