Penang poised to become a leading digital hub in South East Asia
By V. Sivaji The Penang Internet Exchange (PIX) launching ceremony was officiated by Penang Chief Minister YAB Chow Kon Yeow and Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo at the…
CNY specials at the E&O Hotel offer a steamboat and barbeque fare
With the Christmas and New Year celebrations done and dusted, the Year of the Dragon is fast hot on the heels. The E&O Hotel is bringing its tailor-made seafood steamboat…
Dusit International opens its 15th hotel in Southern Thailand
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International has continued its domestic expansion with the soft opening of Dusit Princess Phatthalung – the 15th Dusit-branded property in the…
Starbucks celebrates 25th anniversary
Starbucks Employees Choice award In the spirit of unity and a quarter-century of brewing connections and shared moments, Starbucks Malaysia commemorates its 25th anniversary, marking a milestone that began with…
Calling all aspiring hoteliers in Penang and Langkawi
Some of the participants in a recent workshop Calling all aspiring hoteliers, here’s your chance to further your career in the hospitality industry and move up the ladder by attaining…
Macalister Road community clinic services moved to UTC Komtar
The community clinic along Macalister Road will be undergoing renovation and upgrading till June 2024. During the temporary closure, members of the public are advised to seek treatment and dental…
New cruise ship in 2024 – Adora Magic City sets sail
The Adora Magic City The New Year 2024 sees the first home-built cruise ship by China, the Adora Magic City set sail on its first commercial voyage for Adora Cruises.…
Big party to welcome 2024 at Gurney Plaza and G Hotel
A sea of people gathered at popular destinations in the island to usher in the New Year 2024. The customary countdown was held in the numerous hotels in Georgetown, Bayan…
German national Maik prefers to spend Christmas in Penang
Maik with his birthday cake By V. Sivaji Every year, German national Maik Staudte makes his “pilgrimage” to Penang without fail except for the three years of lockdown during the…
More than 700 units of AEDs installed in Penang
By V. Sivaji In keeping with the slogan of “Penang Leads”, the Penang state government has installed more than 700 units of automated external defibrillators (AED) all over the state.…