PCEB hosts Penang reporters in Chennai
By V. Sivaji For the very first time, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) flew in reporters from Penang to Chennai, India this week. PCEB CEO Ashwin Gunasekeran said…
French Aircraft Carrier Charles De Gaulle makes visit to Malaysia
The French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle made a visit to Malaysia off the waters of Kuantan. The French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in the Indo-Pacific named CLEMENCEAU 25…
Penang to host the Edison Awards & Edison Film Festival 2025
By V. Sivaji Top Kollywood movie stars are expected to descend in Penang for the 17th edition of the Edison Awards & Edison Film Festival. This will be the first…
As Taiwanese Arrivals Surge 19.34% – Penang Targets Direct Flights to Expand Market Segment
Penang State Exco Tourism and Creative Economy YB Wong HOn Wai in collaboration with Penang Global Tourism (PGT), led a team of Penang tourism industry players to Taiwan for a…
Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City Ramadan buffet dinner
The Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City brings its Ramadan buffet promotion from March 3rd to 28, 2025 at its 1887 Dining. Guests can expect to be immersed in the vibrant…
TransNusa Becomes First Indonesian Airline to Launch Scheduled Bali – Guangzhou Route
TRANSNUSA has yet again added another feather in its cap by becoming the first Indonesian airline to launch scheduled flights from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China. In addition, the airline…
Citadines team on large-scale community project in Penang
The Ascott International Management Malaysia, via its Citadines brand embarked on a large-scale community-driven initiative in Penang recently. The commendable initiative saw participation from representatives of all 22 properties across…
Penang DCM 11 holds gala CNY Open House
By V. Sivaji Penang Deputy Chief Minister II YB Jagdeep Singh Deo held his Chinese New Year open house at the Taman Free School field where more than 1,500 people…
Resorts World Cruises Transitions to StarCruises & Dream Cruises / Taiwan deployment to commence from 28 Mar – 14 Nov 2025, sailing to Japan & South Korea
The former Resorts World One cruise ship is now Star Navigator, following the transition of Resorts World Cruises to the iconic StarCruises brand, which was the first Asian cruise line…
Documentary film to record Penang’s rise as a global semiconductor industry powerhouse
In recognising Penang’s rise as a major power in the global semiconductor industry, a documentary film entitled “Against All Odds, Against All Odds: The Rise of Silicon Penang” was produced…