Tzi Chi donates to Penang GH and field hospital
The Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society Malaysia provided 10 canopies and PPEs to the Penang General Hospital. The initiative by Tzu-Chi which has continuously donated medical equipment to hospitals will…
UN recognition for Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has officially announced the listing of Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve (PHBR) as the nation’s latest biosphere reserve under the Man and…
MM2H – competition from Thailand is real
Thailand has launched a new visa and tax measures to lure high-potential and wealthy foreigners to pave the tourism-dependent nation out of its economic contraction. In light of this development,…
Langkawi becomes a hive of activity with arrivals via airport and jetty
By V. Sivaji After a long hiatus of 8 months, the Langkawi International Airport (PIA) became a hive of activity in line with the Langkawi travel bubble initiative. A total…
Penangpac needs your help
As many might know, the arts industry has been hit exceptionally hard by the various editions of movement control orders due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many arts venues and spaces…
Penang Adventist Hospital shares good news
The Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) has been granted tax-exempt status for Penang Adventist Hospital Charity Fund (PAHCF) by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). The good news was shared by its…
Langkawi gets first drive-thru large scale Covid-19 lab site
To further support and confidence the Langkawi travel bubble starting from tomorrow (Sept 16), the first Langkawi drive-thru large scale Covid-19 lab will be ready soon. The site just 200…
“Test run” for spacious outdoor tourist attractions on the way
In preparation of the re-opening of the tourism sector, a test run of spacious outdoor tourist attractions in the state before embracing the full resumption of travel activities will be…
AirAsia lends support to Langkawi travel bubble
AirAsia Group intends to play a strong role in further solidifying the Langkawi travel bubble. As the transformation of AirAsia into a digital travel and lifestyle group is now complete,…
Penang to reach 100% first dose vaccination for adults soon
As of yesterday (Sept 13), Penang is reaching closer to the 100% vaccination of the first dose for the adult population. “We have reached 92.4% vaccination and we urge those…