Dutch woman does community service for the people of Penang
By V. Sivaji There is a Malay saying that goes “jauh di mata, dekat di hati” which best describes the good deeds by Dutch woman Jeeny de Kuijper who had…
International Buddhism expo to kick off in Seoul next week
By V. Sivaji The Seoul International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO) 2019 will be held at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention (SETEC) from November 14 to 17. Some 70,000 people from…
M’sian given highest Canadian journalism honour
By Samantha McLeod for Penang Hyperlocal from Vancouver, Canada Veteran scribe and filmmaker, Fabian Dawson, who started his career in Malaysia was presented with one of the highest accolades in…
20 children get new eyewear thanks to Sunway Carnival
By V. Sivaji Being a caring corporate citizen, Sunway Carnival Mall carried out its obligation to host some 20 children from the Penang Shan Home to an eye testing session…
You don’t pop champagne, you slash them open with a sword, says French expert
By V. Sivaji The great French conqueror and emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte is believed to have said about champagne, “In victory you deserve champagne, in defeat, you need it, too.” Bonaparte’s…
Genting’s Global Dream cruise ship launched in Beijing
By V. Sivaji Genting Cruise Lines officially announced the name for its latest Global Class cruise ship – “Global Dream” at the ITBM China 2019 in Beijing recently. ITBM China…
New DoubleTree opens in Bangkok
By V. Sivaji DoubleTree by Hilton recently announced the opening of its 251-room Double Tree by Hilton Bangkok Pleonchit in the heart of Bangkok city. The property is the third…
Norwegian Cruise Line to debut ‘Encore’ ship
By V. Sivaji The Norwegian Encore cruise ship by Norwegian Cruise Line will soon enter service as it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock…
Ayam Brands come to Penang in spreading goodness
By V. Sivaji The Ayam Brand’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) roadshow continued to its third location in George Town where some 24 children from several primary schools and non governmental…
Mable Ooi to vow all at Royale Chulan on vocals and piano
By V. Sivaji Catch solo pianist cum singer Mable Ooi who will dazzle you with her range of melodious songs at the Heritage Lobby of the Royale Chulan Hotel in…