MATTA raises concern over diesel subsidy exclusion
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has taken note of the recent statement by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) regarding its decision to exclude tourism transport vehicles…
CosWorld Festival 2026 at Island 88
Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai officiated the opening ceremony of the CosWorld Festival 2026 recently, congratulating the event on reaching its fourth…
Malaysia ranks 6th in World’s Top 50 Medical Tourism Destinations – Penang contributes 45 per cent
YB Wong Hon Wai – State Tourism & Creative Economy Exco Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong Hon Wai hails Malaysia’s ranking in the world’s Top…
The Women Steering Penang’s Hospitality Industry Forward
By V. Sivaji Once largely dominated by men, senior commercial leadership in Penang’s hospitality industry is undergoing a noticeable transformation, with women increasingly taking on Director of Sales and Marketing…
CapitaPlus Shop & Win prize presentation ceremony
Loyal shoppers during the “CapitaPlus Shop & Win” campaign organised by Gurney Plaza received their prizes over the weekend. Present to give away 0.5 grams of Gold bars to the…
Chocolate & Coffee Festival Brews Excitement at Gurney Plaza
By V. Sivaji The Chocolate & Coffee Festival is currently underway at Gurney Plaza, offering coffee lovers the opportunity to explore and sample a wide variety of their favourite coffee…
G Hotel Group revives G Ball with grand gala celebration
By V. Sivaji After a hiatus of several years, the G Hotel Group made a grand return with its highly anticipated G Ball corporate gala. This year, some 250 guests…
Olive Tree Hotel to launch its Penang Kia Night-Heritage & Street Food Feast promotion
The Olive Tree Hotel will launch its “Penang Kia Night-Heritage & Street Food Feast” promotion Saturday July, 11 2026, from 6pm to 10pm. It invites guests to step back in…
MATTA Fair Penang 2026 Buyers Contest Winners Receive Prizes
By V. Sivaji Winners of the MATTA Fair Penang 2026 Buyers Contest received their prizes during a presentation ceremony held at Hard Rock Hotel Penang last night. The guest of…
Farewell to a Penang Icon: Bayview Hotel Georgetown Closes After Four Decades
By V. Sivaji The Bayview Hotel Georgetown closed its doors yesterday, marking the end of an era as it prepares for a major renovation and rebranding exercise. For generations of…