Disted’s pre-uni students graduate in style
By V. Sivaji It was joyous celebration when some 90 students of Disted College in Penang held its Pre-University (Pre-U) Graduation 2019 recently. They were recognised for their academic excellence…
M’sian hotels not feeling tourist growth, despite bullish numbers: MAH
Tourism Malaysia recently announced a positive growth of international tourist arrivals for the first nine months of 2019, an increase of +3.7% or 20,109,203 arrivals compared to 19,386,115 the same…
Singapore tour agents get a proper taste of Langkawi in fam trip
By V. Sivaji In an effort to promote more tourists arrivals from Singapore, the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH Kedah / Perlis chapter) and the Malaysian Association of Tour and…
First autism centre in Langkawi opens
By V. Sivaji The very first and only centre for children with autism is expected to open in Langkawi soon. Known as Persatuan Autism Langkawi or Autism Intervention Centre Program…
US envoy launches Starbucks’s first signing store in Penang
By V. Sivaji The first Starbucks signing store (staff use sign language) in Penang which is also the second outlet in the country to be served by deaf and hard…
Hotelier launches book on feeling ‘xtra’ good
By V. Sivaji A new book entitled “Feel Good X” authored by a certified health coach and Time Line Therapy expert, Bhada Sinhaphalin, details the principles of creating purposeful, personalized…
Penang hoteliers delight in grand celebration with captains of industry
By S Arulldas It was a memorable and exciting evening for the business partners from the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) when they gathered at the at Light Hotel in…
Close to 10,000km on two wheels: Rotarians talk about their journey thus far
By S Arulldas Two Rotarian friends risk their lives to cycle more than 8,500 kilometers to promote and to highlight the charity and welfare work of Rotary Clubs around the…
Jap-M’sian gal is Ms Penang Yosakoi 2020
By V. Sivaji Coming from a mixed parentage of Japanese-Malaysian background, clearly gave the edge for Lighthouse Academy student, Nathalie Hong Li Xin to walk away as the winner of…
E&O group readies children for coming school year
By V. Sivaji Some 202 under-privileged students from SK TanjungTokong, SJK (T) Azad, SJK (C) Hun Bin, Tadis Ar-Rasyidin, SK Pendidikan Khas Pulau Pinang, SK Convent Pulau Tikus received new…