Penang hotels win big at HAPA Awards Malaysia Series 2023/24
Melvin Ooi By V. Sivaji Three Penang-based hotels were recognized at the HAPA Awards Malaysia Series 2023-2024 also known as the Malaysian “Oscars of Hospitality.” Leading the list is the…
Ascott Group confident to bring more of its hotels brands to Penang
By V. Sivaji Ascott Group’s Country general manager for Malaysia, Mondi Mecja expressed confidence Penang will see more of their hospitality brands in the near future. He was speaking at…
Award-winning co-working space INFINITY8 eyes new location in Georgetown, Penang
By V. Sivaji Lawyer turned entrepreneur, Lee Sheah Liang is a man of many talents and interests. After concluding his degree in Law, he worked in Kuala Lumpur for a…
Sunway Carnival Mall – the only mall in Penang to use self-balancing scooters for security purposes
The next time you are at the Sunway Carnival Mall, Seberang Jaya, look out for the cool self-balancing scooters on patrol at the popular mall. To our knowledge, they are…
Island Plaza to be rebranded as “Island 88” to offer premium outlets and new shopping experience
The new investors at the Island Plaza hope to bring “new life” to one of the popular malls in Penang. The mall will be renamed as “Island 88” and will…
Meet the HODs at the “new” Jazz Hotel
By V. Sivaji You have met their hotel manager on Penang Hyperlocal recently, now, you also get a chance to be acquainted with the department heads at the soon to…
Work on the expansion of Penang International Airport to start next year
Come 2024, work on the RM1.2 billion expansion of the Penang International Airport (PIA) will commence. The project will include the new terminal, infrastructure and other facilities for passengers and…
Meet Jordon Lim- the hotel manager at the “new” Jazz Hotel in Tanjung Tokong
By V. Sivaji Come meet the up and coming hotelier, Jordon Lim, who is the newly appointed Hotel Manager of the Jazz Hotel in Tanjung Tokong, Penang. The hotel which…
Marriott Residences – New landmark along Gurney Drive fast taking shape
Coming soon, there will be a new landmark along Gurney Drive in Penang. The towering 55-storey Marriott Residence is fast taking shape along the popular promenade on the island. The…
Penang promotes an all inclusive community
In keeping with their policy of promoting an all inclusive society, the Penang State Government made a donation of RM50,000 towards the St. John Britto Church in Datuk Keramat. Present…