Battle of the Chefs 2022 edition is back at Gurney Paragon
The Battle of the Chefs 2022 edition is back from Aug 5 to 7, 2022 at Gurney Paragon, Penang. To-date some 400 local participants and another 60 foreign participants from…
TF-AMD Microelectronics to invest nearly RM2 billion in Batu Kawan Industrial Park
TF AMD Microelectronics Sdn Bhd announced a capital investment of nearly RM2 billion for its expansion plans for a second manufacturing facility at the Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP). It…
Penang state government installs more buildings with solar panels in line with Penang Vision 2030
In line with Penang state government’s green initiatives four more Penang Island City Council buildings were installed with solar panels. “The four buildings are Bangunan Penguatkuasa & Pusat Kawalan CCTV…
Brilliant student gets Penang state government’s support and moral encouragement
Brilliant student, Kingston Lew Yen Wei 18, received encouragement and moral support from the Penang state government with a contribution of RM3,000 towards his further studies. Lew has received admission…
George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 is back next month
By V. Sivaji The George Town Festival (GTF) 2022 is back. The popular event will be held from July 9 to 24, 2022 across several venues in Georgetown and surrounding…
Penang Hill and its surrounding areas declared Biosphere Reserve
Penang Hill and its surrounding areas have officially been declared Malaysia’s third Biosphere Reserve. The Penang state government and the Penang Hill Corporation are proud to be bestowed the honour.…
Airbnb delegation pays courtesy call on Tourism Exco
A delegation from Airbnb led by their Public Policy Lead for Southeast Asia, Ms Shangari Kiruppalini and Senior Consultant Hafizin Tajudin made a courtesy call to the Penang State Exco…
Thai Minister of Tourism and Sports makes private visit to Penang
By V. Sivaji Thailand’s Minister for Tourism and Sports, Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn made a private visit to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion accompanied by a seven-member delegation. On hand to welcome…
Northern AV Show will be an annual affair
By V. Sivaji Due to the overwhelming response to the inaugural Northern AV Show 2022 has the organisers have decided to make it an annual affair. The niche event is…
SPCT to receive Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022
After a hiatus of over two years, the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) will see the arrival of the Spectrum of the Seas on July 2, 2022. The mega cruise…