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...

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...

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...

Book a Stay, Feast on Durians: Penang Launches All-in-One Durian Holiday Packages

Durian lovers heading to Penang can now book all-in-one packages combining hotel stays with farm visits under a new tourism initiative. Penang Tourism and Creative...

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