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 Marriott Hotel Appoints Chef Yab Han Wei as Executive Chef

Penang Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments Penang have appointed Chef Yab Han Wei as their new Executive Chef. He brings more than 30...

Penang Trishaw Riders Keep Heritage Alive on Three Wheels

Despite the rise of e-hailing and modern transport, Penang’s trishaws are pedalling their way into a new chapter as a high-value tourism product. Veteran...

Penang Hill Cable Car On Track For August 2027 Completion, Says CM

Penang Hill’s cable car project remains on schedule for completion in August 2027, a development expected to significantly boost visitor numbers to the iconic...

Sanrio Meets Peranakan Heritage At Iconic Marjorie Penang

Penang has a new reason for Sanrio fans to visit. Iconic Marjorie Penang has launched Southeast Asia’s first Sanrio Peranakan-themed rooms, blending Hello Kitty,...

George Town Festival 2026 to Feature Artists From 10 Countries, Over 40 Programmes

The 17th George Town Festival (GTF) will bring more than 40 programmes featuring artists from 10 countries when it runs from 1 to 9...

Penang MITM Travel Fair Brings the World to Bayan Lepas

More than 200 exhibition booths have taken over Setia SPICE Arena this weekend as the Penang Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) Travel Fair 2026...

Penang Buries Giant Sandbags to Hold Back Batu Ferringhi Erosion

Workers are burying giant sandbags into a trench along Batu Ferringhi beach as Penang races to hold back coastal erosion threatening one of its...

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...

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