Spectrum of the Seas completes five years in service
Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas is completing its fifth year of service. Built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the 168,666-ton vessel was officially handed over to…
MATTA urges government to extend fuel subsidy for tour buses
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) urges the government to extend fuel subsidies to tourism vehicles (Bus Persiaran) which include all types of licensed tourism vehicles (not…
Irish Food Board roadshow in Penang
The Irish Food Board or “Bord Bia” held an introductory and meet-up session with some local food and beverage stakeholders and suppliers to showcase their range of products and share…
QNET annual convention – V Convention Malaysia returns to Penang
The bi-annual V Malaysia Convention 2024 was launched at the Setia Spice Arena here last night. Present was their founder and executive chairman of QI Group, Dato Sri Vijay Eswaran…
SPCT welcomes inaugural visit of MS The World
A high-end luxury cruise ship – “MS The World” carrying some 106 elite class passengers made its way to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal earlier this afternoon. The passengers on…
Victory Day celebration in Penang
Russian citizens residing in Penang celebrated “Victory Day” in Georgetown with a small ceremony yesterday (Saturday May 11), 2024. Victory Day falls on May 9. The commemorative event saw a…
Rotarians from all over the world to gather in Singapore this May
More than 13,000 Rotary members and participants from over 120 countries will gather in Singapore from May 25 to 29, 2024 for the membership service organisation’s annual gathering. The convention…
Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society helps install AED unit at Penang Police HQ
By V. Sivaji Thanks to the Buddhist Tzu Chi Merits Society (Penang), the police headquarters along Penang Road had an automated external defibrillator (AED) unit installed recently. The AED unit…
Penang CM at MICCI Northern Region luncheon gathering
By V. Sivaji The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Northern Branch recently held its annual luncheon dialogue with the Chief Minister of Penang YAB Chow Kon Yeow.…
Master Polish chefs to showcase their favourite recipes at G Hotel Gurney this May 17-19
Not everyday one gets to sample authentic Polish food. The G Hotel Gurney will feature two Polish chefs to introduce their cuisine, delicacies and desserts. The buffet dinner promotion will…