Penang becomes first official MATTA online partner
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government becomes the first state to join forces with the Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents (MATTA) as their official online partner. Representing…
“Welcome to Penang” campaign to bring back the tourism industry even stronger
Putting aside politics, the Penang State Government will work together with other tourist destinations like Langkawi, Malacca and Sabah to complement each other. Speaking at the launch of the “Welcome…
Penang state government’s decision on homestays get MyBHA support
The Malaysia Budget and Business Hotel Association (MyBHA) supports the Penang State Government for spearheading proactive initiatives to regulate short-term homestays in high-rise buildings. Penang State Exco for Tourism and…
Bringing balanced tourism to the mainland and island of Penang
In keeping with the Penang State Government’s efforts to bring a balanced tourism attraction for the island and the mainland, Bandar Cassia has emerged as a new art city in…
PCEB organises successful Penang Virtual Roadshow to China 2022
Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) successfully organised the second Penang Virtual Roadshow to China (PVRTC 2022) recently. The virtual forum managed to attract participants from key regional China markets…
Penang Hill Festival 2022 is back from Aug 5 -7th
By V. Sivaji The third edition of the Penang Hill Festival is back from August 5 to 7, 2022. Present to announce the festival was Penang State Exco for Tourism…
M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites comes to the aid of trishaw riders
In a commendable effort to safeguard the livelihood of trishaw riders, the M Summit 191 Executive Hotel Suites launched its “Penang on 3 Wheels (P3W) project today. Present at the…
Penang Tourism Exco – Tourism industry still not out of the woods yet, still needs federal assistance
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government is urging the federal government to continue its aid to the tourism industry in view of the current “recovery” phase. Penang State Exco…
New video to promote Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang attractions
Another video to showcase the attractions and highlights in Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang was launched recently (April 12) as part of Penang State Government’s initiatives to revive the tourism…
As Penang looks to revive its tourism industry, Expo Jom Cari Kerja off to a great start
By V. Sivaji The Penang State Government will adopt a “three-in-one” (cross-industry) marketing strategy to spur and attract demand for the state in the international market, This initiative will involve…