Penang Wants More Than Tourist Numbers As It Shifts To High-Value 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...

Protestors March Outside Ed Sheeran Concert After Macklemore Dropped From Tour

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran's concert at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night as the singer returned to the stage for the...

Malaysian Woman Dies During Scuba Dive in Bali

A Malaysian woman with more than 50 dives and rescue diver certification has died during a scuba diving trip at Crystal Bay in Nusa...

Holiday Traffic Builds Up Ahead Of Long Weekend

Traffic flow on major highways slowed to a crawl on 29 August as millions of motorists headed out ahead of the National Day and...

MySTRA Says RM2,800 Annual STRA Fee Too High For Penang Short-Term Rental Hosts

The Malaysia Short-Term Rental Accommodation Association (MySTRA) has thrown its support behind Penang's new licensing framework for short-term rentals but warned that the minimum...

Leapmotor Expands to Penang with B10 Electric SUV and Rebates Up to RM15,000

Cycle & Carriage has widened its footprint for Leapmotor in Malaysia, with the Leapmotor C&C George Town outlet in Penang now serving as one...

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...

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