Penang Prison inmates get early Deepavali cookies
They might be serving time in detention but they are not forgotten by the community in times of the major celebrations. This time around, in conjunction with the up-coming Deepavali…
Much needed CSR project at Bethel Hill Old Folks Home by international school students
By V. Sivaji Inmates at the Bethel Hill Old Folks Home in Kuala Nerang (Kedah) had a memorable and meaningful visit by some 70 children from an International school from…
Japan is open for tourists from today (Oct 11, 2022)
After strict border closure for two years, Japan will now allow visa-free, independent tourism from October 11 for 68 countries. Now is the time to book that flight and secure…
New ferries to come into service by June next year
Penang’s new ferries may come into service as early as June 2023. This is following a visit by the Penang Port Commission (PPC) delegation which recently visited two sites in…
Resort World Cruises off to a great start with two prestigious awards
The first of the accolades are flowing in for Resort World Cruises. They recently celebrated a double victory at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers Choice Awards 2022 in Singapore, winning…
Penang state government expresses disappointment that Budget 2023 does not address plight of first time affordable housing buyers
The Penang state government has expressed its disappointment that Budget 2023 has not addressed the plight of first time affordable housing buyers. State Exco for Housing, Local Government, Town and…
V Con gets off to a great start at Setia SPICE Convention Centre
Some 15,000 delegates from all over the world gathered at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre for the Q Net V Convention last night. The event is among the largest conventions…
Budget 2023- MAH calls on government to more to shore up hospitality industry
Following the announcement of the budget 2023, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) expressed its hope that the government can do more to shore up the hospitality industry. In its…
Dusit Thani Tianmu Mountain, Hangzhou is open
Opening their 11th luxury hotel in China, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly…
Gurney Wharf’s first phase to open March next year
As early as March next year, members of the public can look forward to enjoy the facilities at the Gurney Wharf. The first phase of the project measuring some 27.53…